Buying and owning real estate is an investment strategy that can be both satisfying and lucrative.

Unlike when you buy a stock, the only way you can make money is if the stock appreciates in value and you sell it at a good time. Investing in real estate is a great way to build multiple streams of passive income. You just need to have the courage to take the risk of investing in it.

Here are several ways in which investors can make money on real estate:

An increase in property value

If you own a property and hold on to it long enough, it will likely increase in value over time and you’ll make money when you sell it.

Remember that when looking at residential properties, location is often the biggest factor in appreciation. As the location of your property develops, adding transit routes, schools, shopping centers, and other establishments, these changes cause the property’s value to climb.

Rental income collected by leasing out the property to tenants

Your tenants pay a fixed amount per month which will go up with inflation and demand. A desirable location is also important to ensure that you can secure tenants easily.

Another option that you can also explore is long-term rentals which can provide consistent income if there is a healthy market of renters in your area.

Flipping

Flipping is buying undervalued real estate, fixing it up and selling it. It can be lucrative if you know how to find properties to fix up, you have the necessary skills to do the renovations and you have a sense of property’s underlying costs and potential value

Airbnb and vacation rentals

The demand for home-away-from-home rentals has recently become a trend. You can earn income by renting out a room on a short-term basis especially if the property is in an area that’s a well-known tourist destination.

Understanding your investments, risks and whether the overall process is worth it or not is up to you. Remember that all investments carry a certain level of risk and that risk is necessary for any gain in life. So take time to think about real estate investing especially now that more and more real estate developers are offering big discounts and more flexible payment options.

Credits to: Vista Residences’ Official Website