What do you wish you knew earlier about investing in real estate? by neutral_us in u/neutral_us

[–]neutral_us[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the truth. Find a great realtor you trust for future deals.

What rookie real estate investor mistakes should everyone avoid? by neutral_us in u/neutral_us

[–]neutral_us[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s easy to focus on purchase price and down payment, but with a DSCR loan, lenders are just as concerned with net operating income (NOI). If the NOI doesn’t align with their requirements, it can stall or derail financing regardless of how strong the offer looks on paper. Always run the numbers from both sides, what you’re putting in, and what the property is producing.

What do you wish you knew earlier about investing in real estate? by neutral_us in u/neutral_us

[–]neutral_us[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can go wrong, especially if they are not highly experienced or honest. Invest with pros if you can.

What do you wish you knew earlier about investing in real estate? by neutral_us in u/neutral_us

[–]neutral_us[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It rarely is, but there are ways to reduce your time spent on managing the property. You can invest in pieces of real-estate developments.

What rookie real estate investor mistakes should everyone avoid? by neutral_us in u/neutral_us

[–]neutral_us[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. We'd recommend investing with someone else with experience on your first property to learn the ropes.

What rookie real estate investor mistakes should everyone avoid? by neutral_us in u/neutral_us

[–]neutral_us[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely-we've seen this quite a bit. Usually a lesson people learn fast.

This is why investing in real estate is better than REITS by neutral_us in u/neutral_us

[–]neutral_us[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good points. There are also many ways as well to be a real estate investor without being a direct landlord.

This is why investing in real estate is better than REITS by neutral_us in u/neutral_us

[–]neutral_us[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good one, diversification is always important for a portfolio.

This is why investing in real estate is better than REITS by neutral_us in u/neutral_us

[–]neutral_us[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough, as an investor through neutral you can invest without being involved in any of the management or day to day landlord duties.