{"id":1170,"date":"2021-11-18T07:19:36","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T07:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/WWW.litpoodle.com\/blog\/?p=1170"},"modified":"2022-09-15T13:29:59","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T13:29:59","slug":"real-estate-investment-all-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.litpoodle.com\/blog\/real-estate-investment-all-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"An Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Investing &#8211; LitPoodle"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1170\" class=\"elementor elementor-1170\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9743be7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9743be7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e506243\" data-id=\"e506243\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a44627f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a44627f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.5.4 - 23-01-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>At Litpoodle we are often asked why we write so much about Real Estate investing. It\u2019s because, despite the sea of information on <strong>real estate investment <\/strong>on the internet and our own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.litpoodle.com\/blog\/\">blogs<\/a>, people are still left confused about nuances. When we did an extensive article on <a href=\"http:\/\/commodity.com\/blog\/gold-compared\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to start investing in Real Estate<\/a>, we were flooded with so many questions. We realised that Real Estate Investing is a vast area and we want to simplify that information for you &#8211; just as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.litpoodle.com\/\">Litpoodle<\/a>, our real estate investing app, generates simplified <strong>real estate investment<\/strong> metrics.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Having said that, It\u2019s important that you pull up your socks and do it fast because home values have increased across the USA have increased by 17.7% in 2021 since August of last year<sup>1<\/sup>. This is both good news and bad news &#8211; good because your existing investment will appreciate and bad because your potential <strong>real estate investment<\/strong> will cost you more as days pass.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As a first time investor, all this information can be overwhelming. So much so that you almost want to not do it&#8230;almost! Remember that real estate investment is easy when you know what to expect. A good strategy coupled with an agile <a href=\"https:\/\/www.litpoodle.com\/\">real estate investing software<\/a> makes everything easier.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>But what is this<em> everything<\/em>? Sometimes you really must be wishing that there was a friend who could walk with you through the process. Someone who has the experience, the smarts and coffee to cheer you on. Well, we don\u2019t know about the coffee, but the rest we have sorted out.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s together dive into the world of real estate investing with your trusted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.litpoodle.com\/\">LitPoodle<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ae3fe3a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ae3fe3a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6308f5e6\" data-id=\"6308f5e6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-592a7d2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"592a7d2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Real Estate Investment Process &#8211; How It Works.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Where\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h4><em>Where Should I Invest in Property?<\/em><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What\u2019s the first thing you will do on your <strong>real estate investment <\/strong>journey? Find a property! Sorry folks but you got that wrong. The first thing you will do is narrow down on is your neighbourhood in your region if you are investing locally or the region itself, if you are investing remotely. This is the holy grail of real estate investing. So much so that a whopping 80% of home buyers value the neighbourhood quality over square footage<sup>2<\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Local Buying<\/strong> &#8211; Your neighbourhood matters. It is what will determine your rental yield, effective tax and appreciation. Be sure to check it out to gain a deeper understanding of what metrics you should look for when buying homes locally.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Remote Buying<\/strong> &#8211; What if you aren\u2019t buying locally and want to opt for a remote property? Remote buying definitely opens up more options for you. We have covered this in our<strong> \u2018<\/strong>top regions for <strong>real estate investment\u2019 <\/strong>with key metrics in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.litpoodle.com\/blog\/best-places-for-real-estate-investment-in-2021\/\">blog<\/a>. Yet there is a downside &#8211; that of control. You exercise less control over the entire process. <br \/><br \/>But this is a minor roadblock since apps like LitPoodle are trying to make remote buying an easy and safe process. We do this by listing neighbourhoods that are ideal for your budget and requirements within the region of your choice.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong> (Nothing scary, we promise) &#8211; While you can buy a property without seeing it, we highly recommend you have one visit before you put your signature on the papers.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The How Much<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h4><em>How Much Money Do I Need?<\/em><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can start with a $0. No, we mean it and this is exactly what we have covered in our article on \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.litpoodle.com\/blog\/invest-in-real-estate-with-little-money\/\">how to invest in real estate with little money<\/a>\u2019. When we say little, we mean little! A low budget doesn\u2019t necessarily mean fewer options, it just means you have to widen your search. That\u2019s exactly what LitPoodle helps you do &#8211; explore more options from the comfort of your couch. Take for instance the fact that Dallas, Houston, and Miami are great options for a lower budget because they have the least number of competitive bids<sup>3<\/sup>. If you do have a higher budget then look towards Austin, Texas.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These are insights that LitPoodle can give you. Another aspect that will strongly influence your budget is \u2018the what\u2019. Curious? Keep reading.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The What<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h4><em>What Type of Property Should I Invest In?<\/em><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So it&#8217;s established that the most popular <strong>real estate investment<\/strong> options are townhouses, apartments, condos and single-family homes. This may sound like a cliche, but each comes with its pros and cons. Nonetheless, assessing a property with little knowledge of its type can be detrimental. Be informed rather than be sorry, is our motto. So let\u2019s quickly tell you what each type has\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Condos<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Condos are great as an ownership option because while the operating costs are high due to HOA maintenance, the appreciation costs are higher. These are also comparatively easier to afford. In May 2019, the median sale price of a condo was $257,100 and that of a single-family home was $280,200<sup> 4<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Townhouses<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These are good options for rentals as well as ownership. While townhouses can&#8217;t be entirely private since their walls are shared, nonetheless they are more popular among renters. The privacy, spaciousness coupled with convenient locations make townhouses stronger on the ROI front. Also while HOA maintenance costs do apply, the added flexibility in the use of space is something renters enjoy.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Single Family Homes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These usually appreciate faster than condos or townhouses<sup>5<\/sup>. Making them a good pick for a <strong>Real Estate investment<\/strong>. If you are looking at renting the property, then occupancy will not be an issue. This is due to the fact that single-family homes are averaging at 94.5% occupancy<sup>6<\/sup><strong>. <\/strong>\u00a0It doesn\u2019t stop there, since April 2021 single-family rents have soared to 5.3% compared to April 2020<sup>7<\/sup>.Just keep in mind that while the rental yield for these homes is high, so is the operating costs. So plan your budget accordingly.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Smart homes are another sub-set within property investment that\u2019s gaining traction. According to a survey, 63% of Americans want smart and sustainable homes. 58% look for smart lighting options.\u00a0 Here\u2019s a little known fun stat for you, 30% of millennials don\u2019t see a garage as necessary!<sup>8<\/sup> So don\u2019t brush off a smart home as yet another fad. Interested renters might be willing to pay higher rents for such homes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<p><strong>The Who<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h4><em>Finding an Investment Friendly Real Estate Agent<\/em><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Finding real estate agents is easy! Finding investment-friendly agents is a tad bit harder. If you are buying property with investment as the goal, then working with a specialised agent will do you good. While you can do your own search, ask around or even put up an ad, LitPoodle makes the process easier for you. Our <strong>real estate investment<\/strong> software has a list of credible agents whose expertise will help you make the right choice.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The How Long<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h4><em>How Long Before I Can Finalise My Property?<\/em><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On average, you might up to 5 months to shop for a property and another 5-6<sup>9<\/sup> weeks to close a deal. During this time you or your agent will be making multiple offers to current owners. So this timeline can be extended or perhaps even shortened depending on how the offers span out.\u00a0 Sadly, buying real estate is not as easy or quick as we would all like. But LitPoodle, our <strong>real estate investment <\/strong>app, is actually designed to make the process faster.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How? With property listings, comparatives, suggestions and metrics that tell you the ROI, rental yield and so much more. You can hire an agent and bam, you are ready to make an offer.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Don\u2019t believe us? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.litpoodle.com\/login\/sign-up\">Sign up<\/a> to access our <strong>real estate investment <\/strong>app &#8211; it\u2019s free, fast and oh so smart.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sources<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2021\/05\/20\/home-price-average-median-increase-2021-real-estate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/fortune.com\/2021\/05\/20\/home-price-average-median-increase-2021-real-estate\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baymgmtgroup.com\/blog\/2021-real-estate-facts-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.baymgmtgroup.com\/blog\/2021-real-estate-facts-statistics\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baymgmtgroup.com\/blog\/2021-real-estate-facts-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.baymgmtgroup.com\/blog\/2021-real-estate-facts-statistics\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramseysolutions.com\/real-estate\/are-condos-a-good-investment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ramseysolutions.com\/real-estate\/are-condos-a-good-investment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mashvisor.com\/blog\/is-buying-a-townhouse-good-investment-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/which-better-return-investment-condos-single-family-homes.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.roofstock.com\/blog\/single-family-rental-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/9-single-family-rental-statistics-143708187.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.roofstock.com\/blog\/single-family-rental-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/9-single-family-rental-statistics-143708187.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baymgmtgroup.com\/blog\/2021-real-estate-facts-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.baymgmtgroup.com\/blog\/2021-real-estate-facts-statistics\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/home-buying-guide\/how-long-does-it-take-to-buy-a-house\/\" class=\"broken_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/time.com\/nextadvisor\/mortgages\/how-long-does-it-take-to-buy-a-house\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Litpoodle we are often asked why we write so much about Real Estate investing. It\u2019s because, despite the sea of information on real estate investment on the internet and our own blogs, people are still left confused about nuances. 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