Is Investing in Real Estate a Good Investment Option?

Real estate is among the few investment options where the asset value is almost always on the rise. Unlike shares and stocks, the risk element in real estate is much lower. Also, the additional income that one can earn by letting out a property can give a major boost to one’s livelihood and lifestyle. Investing in real estate is definitely a wise way of using one’s money and multiplying it.

While putting money in shares and bonds are popular methods of investment, the returns on investment cannot be guaranteed always. Changing market and political scenarios can have a major impact on the value of these assets. The economic scenario at present is replete with uncertainties like fluctuating inflation and job-market instability. In times like this, it is important to find alternative means of taking care of your financial security. Real estate, unlike equity and debt markets, is far less affected by external factors like politics, and is, therefore, a much safer investment option.

However, investing in real estate implies a huge monetary commitment. Therefore, a lot of advance planning is necessary to zero in on any property. Moreover, your job doesn’t end at just buying a property. For example, if you’ve purchased a house for renting out, you need to first take adequate care to maintain it well and beautify it so that it finds takers. Thereafter, you need to keep checking on how the tenant is maintaining the house. After the tenant has moved out, you would need to hunt for another, and before that, renovate or repair the house as may be needed. And, the bigger the property, bigger is the responsibility and higher the maintenance expenses. These days one can also hire a Property Management Company in India. These companies take care of tenant management, maintenance issues, and timely payments of bills. Be it a budget villa in Bangalore or a duplex flat, the commitment to investing, earning, and maintaining is the same.

If you’re looking to rent out a new house property for some additional income, it would make sense to go for low-cost properties in areas that are fairly well developed. The idea is to offer attractive properties at decent localities that will generate interest in prospective tenants. This way, you don’t have to invest a very huge sum of money, and you can get a fixed income once all the relevant repair work and paperwork for renting out are done.

Before setting out on deciding on a property to invest in, it is important to check on certain basic criteria. Analyze options as you would if you were looking for a place to stay. Which aspects would you consider before deciding on a place for yourself? Proximity to basic facilities and amenities is a primary concern for those looking to buy a house. The same goes for those looking to take a place on rent. Similarly, locations where major infrastructural projects are being executed may not be preferred options during the time of construction. Prospective tenants would not go for places located in noisy and polluted areas. Eventually, however, once the infrastructural works are done, the same property may be in demand and fetch a good rent. So, you would need to think on more than just the price and your budget before deciding on a real-estate property.

This is a guest post by Dinesh Dawde.