Buying an investment property - part two - Types of Property

In the first article, we looked at simply whether to buy in the city you live in or look at national price trends to pick a winner city or town. In this article I want to look at property types that I would consider.

Before I start, my usual disclaimer about this stuff. I don't sell real estate, I am not a financial planner or accountant and have no professional interest, shares or anything remotely financial to do with anything related to accountants, financial planners, money lenders, real estate agents etc. Items herein are general comments only and do not constitute advice per se. I urge you to do their own research before buying property - and seek advice from independent valuers and solicitors before signing contracts.

Types of properties:
Timeshare, Unit/Flat, Villa Unit/Townhouse/Duplex, House, Luxury Apartment/ Penthouse, Commercial Property, Carpark, Land, Marina, Self-Storage Unit and there are probably others.

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Buying an investment property - part one - The Background

I start this with all the appropriate disclaimers. I don't sell real estate, I am not a financial planner or accountant and have no professional interest, shares or anything remotely financial to do with anything related to accountants, financial planners, money lenders, real estate agents etc. Items herein are general comments only and do not constitute advice per se.

I do want to write some notes for friends of mine and anyone who cares to read this about my process for identifying and purchasing investment properties. Am I qualified to do this? Probably not. Am I experienced enough to write about this? Maybe. Have I been successful? In my family's eyes, Yes and that's all that really counts at the end of the day.

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