Risk factors are always there in every type of investment and same is the case with property investment. The risks that are specific to a property are:
The property value may not rise as forecasted when your property is not in the right location. Location is a major factor on which your property value depends. This risk can be reduced by investing at the right and favourable location. Avoid locations that are dependent on a single industry.
Usually, the investor invests in the property for better returns and profits when needed. One risk always remains there that may be an investor won’t be able to sell property rapidly. It usually depends on market trends and situations. There may be a situation in which you immediately need to sell your property to raise your cash but at that time you don’t receive enough profit from your property so in this situation try to keep sufficient amount as a cash reserve as a cushion against the unexpected.
This is the most difficult risk to alleviate. It depends on different economic factors and market conditions may change quickly but a proper market research and professional advice can reduce this risk efficiently. Â
Try to build a good relation with your tenant otherwise bad tenants can cause property damage, refusal to pay rent and difficulty in evicting. If your property is new then there is less need of property maintenance than older one as they have more structural issues.
Lastly, there is a cash flow risk. To avoid that risk one should plan your cash flow efficiently by Keep an eye on costs, maintaining an adequate cash reserve and getting close to a good mortgage broker to ensure you always have the best mortgage rate. Otherwise, a property that is cash flow positive can turn negative if you don’t plan it successfully.
These risks can be eradicated by proper planning and a professional advice from any reputable property sourcing company. These companies can give you legal as well as financial advice as well as a proper plan that how to manage your property according to market trends. This will help you to gain maximum profits.