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7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by jejeabiodun(m): 1:56pm On Aug 28, 2016
When it comes to property investment, it is something most people think about. It is probably the only business venture that is risk free once it’s legit.
Yet for many when push comes to shove, you get stopped.It’s not surprising that a lot of people get overwhelmed by the process and quit before they even begin. But it doesn’t have to confound. Reality is, property investing is relatively straightforward.To help you begin your journey, here are eight steps to starting a property portfolio on a solid ground, without losing your mind.
1. Check your finances
This can be as simple as listing all your assets, including incomes and work out your expenses.
This will give you an idea how much cash you have available to invest. Don’t immediately assume that you can’t afford to invest. As long as you have a stable and reasonably good paying job with solid employment history, you shouldn’t have a problem getting investing in property no matter how small.


2. Set your goals
What are you looking to achieve? What does success look like to you? Property investors generally invest in property to secure their financial future or to be free to do what they want, when they want it.In order for you to achieve your goals, you must first articulate what your goals are. More importantly, you need to set a deadline as to when you want to achieve these. Then you can work backwards.For example, if you’re looking to replace your income and retire on your investments within 10 years, you can start by creating a 10-year plan, broken down further to 5-yearly, yearly, bi-annual all the way down to weekly timeline. This way you don’t get overwhelmed by the enormity of the task.


3. Understand your attitude to risk
Your risk profile will dictate your strategy. What sort of risk can you tolerate?
Getting an understanding of your own attitude to risk will help you create a strategy that reflects this.


4. Start budgeting
It’s not sexy. It’s not even remotely interesting. But budgeting is the only way to ensure you’re able to balance your income and expenses. It allows you to see where you’ve been spending your money and helps you to plan for bigger expenses down the line.There’s good budgeting software available, such as this budget planner and this spreadsheet tool. Make sure to set this up even before you start looking for a property.


5. Create a purchase plan
What does an ideal purchase plan look like? It should facilitate your goals of growing your portfolio to a point where it’s producing the growth or income you’re aiming for. It should serve as a structure for you to stay in the game.
Here’s an example of a purchase plan you can follow:
Define your strategy
Set up your criteria
Do your research
Cull your list
Get appraisal
Do your due diligence
Make and offer and negotiate


6. Be informed
Use the tools available to you to make an informed decision. Knowing the market can be key to making the right investment choice.
Being informed also means being wary of get rich quick schemes and property peddlers. If someone is promising you guaranteed returns and overnight riches, walk away; the only person getting rich is them.There’s no such thing as a property psychic and while there are tried and true methods to research, no one can make guarantees. Understanding your tolerance for risk will help you shape how much you’re willing to take on over the shorter and longer term.


7. Stay focused
Make sure you stay focused. Investing in property is a business decision, not an emotional reaction.
Get clear about what you want to achieve
Set a date as to when you want to achieve this goal
Identify milestones you need to do to get to your goals
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re starting something new and as massive as property investing.
But don’t give up. Just imagine in 10 years, if you buy the right properties this year, you could be sitting back, feeling happy, secure and even proud that you bought properties that more than doubled their values while your peers and everyone else wishes they’d bought back in the day.
How good would that feel?

Be part of the investment and make your future

brighter.



BLOG: http://jejeproperty..com

Instagram @jejeproperty
Reaching out to Individuals, Families,

Corporative, Club Associations, Corporate Organizations

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Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by jejeabiodun(m): 3:44pm On Aug 28, 2016
With the information at your disposal you would want to agree with me that you don’t need a soothsayer to tell you that life has just gotten better. That is why its called an investors delight

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Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by jejeproperty(m): 9:23pm On Aug 28, 2016
Investing in lands, real estate and homes will bring you happiness and safety plans to your business and investment in the future. Don't think about today but think about tomorrow and children children (better future).

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Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by jejeabiodun(m): 6:08am On Aug 29, 2016
When it comes to property investment, it is something most people think about. It is probably the only business venture that is risk free once it’s legit.

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Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by lollmaolol(m): 6:56am On Aug 29, 2016
Invest wisely.

Invest in Gold only. The price never crash
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by Chuksemi(m): 6:58am On Aug 29, 2016
Nice thread.
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by Temitope223(m): 6:58am On Aug 29, 2016
Nice one
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by Rapmoney(m): 7:01am On Aug 29, 2016
Nice one!
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by SmartMugu: 7:03am On Aug 29, 2016
This is only applicable in sane economies. Nigerian politicians, their cronies, scammers etc don't need these commandments to acquire as much properties as they want within a year, when the masses is being conditioned to plan and budget to own one property within 10 years.
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by VisitorsCanteen(m): 7:40am On Aug 29, 2016
Good one
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by jejeabiodun(m): 7:50am On Aug 29, 2016
jejeabiodun:
When it comes to property investment, it is something most people think about. It is probably the only business venture that is risk free once it’s legit.
Yet for many when push comes to shove, you get stopped.It’s not surprising that a lot of people get overwhelmed by the process and quit before they even begin. But it doesn’t have to confound. Reality is, property investing is relatively straightforward.To help you begin your journey, here are eight steps to starting a property portfolio on a solid ground, without losing your mind.
1. Check your finances
This can be as simple as listing all your assets, including incomes and work out your expenses.
This will give you an idea how much cash you have available to invest. Don’t immediately assume that you can’t afford to invest. As long as you have a stable and reasonably good paying job with solid employment history, you shouldn’t have a problem getting investing in property no matter how small.


2. Set your goals
What are you looking to achieve? What does success look like to you? Property investors generally invest in property to secure their financial future or to be free to do what they want, when they want it.In order for you to achieve your goals, you must first articulate what your goals are. More importantly, you need to set a deadline as to when you want to achieve these. Then you can work backwards.For example, if you’re looking to replace your income and retire on your investments within 10 years, you can start by creating a 10-year plan, broken down further to 5-yearly, yearly, bi-annual all the way down to weekly timeline. This way you don’t get overwhelmed by the enormity of the task.


3. Understand your attitude to risk
Your risk profile will dictate your strategy. What sort of risk can you tolerate?
Getting an understanding of your own attitude to risk will help you create a strategy that reflects this.


4. Start budgeting
It’s not sexy. It’s not even remotely interesting. But budgeting is the only way to ensure you’re able to balance your income and expenses. It allows you to see where you’ve been spending your money and helps you to plan for bigger expenses down the line.There’s good budgeting software available, such as this budget planner and this spreadsheet tool. Make sure to set this up even before you start looking for a property.


5. Create a purchase plan
What does an ideal purchase plan look like? It should facilitate your goals of growing your portfolio to a point where it’s producing the growth or income you’re aiming for. It should serve as a structure for you to stay in the game.
Here’s an example of a purchase plan you can follow:
Define your strategy
Set up your criteria
Do your research
Cull your list
Get appraisal
Do your due diligence
Make and offer and negotiate


6. Be informed
Use the tools available to you to make an informed decision. Knowing the market can be key to making the right investment choice.
Being informed also means being wary of get rich quick schemes and property peddlers. If someone is promising you guaranteed returns and overnight riches, walk away; the only person getting rich is them.There’s no such thing as a property psychic and while there are tried and true methods to research, no one can make guarantees. Understanding your tolerance for risk will help you shape how much you’re willing to take on over the shorter and longer term.


7. Stay focused
Make sure you stay focused. Investing in property is a business decision, not an emotional reaction.
Get clear about what you want to achieve
Set a date as to when you want to achieve this goal
Identify milestones you need to do to get to your goals
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re starting something new and as massive as property investing.
But don’t give up. Just imagine in 10 years, if you buy the right properties this year, you could be sitting back, feeling happy, secure and even proud that you bought properties that more than doubled their values while your peers and everyone else wishes they’d bought back in the day.
How good would that feel?

Be part of the investment and make your future

brighter.

Other Estates Available
Commercial plots available upon request.
#What are you waiting for, come and seal the

deal. (Affordable and negotiable)

For more enquiries/free site inspection, please

contact:
+2348063337234 (Call/Watsapp) 08063337234
or
08115078654
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jejeproperty4real/
BB Pin: 2ACC5113
Email: jejeproperty@gmail.com or

jejeabiodun@yahoo.com
BLOG: http://jejeproperty..com
Instagram @jejeproperty
Reaching out to Individuals, Families,

Corporative, Club Associations, Corporate

Organizations

BLOG: http://jejeproperty..com

Instagram @jejeproperty
Reaching out to Individuals, Families,

Corporative, Club Associations, Corporate Organizations
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by jejeabiodun(m): 7:51am On Aug 29, 2016
For more enquiries/free site inspection, please

contact:
+2348063337234 (Call/Watsapp) 08063337234
or
08115078654
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jejeproperty4real/
BB Pin: 2ACC5113
Email: jejeproperty@gmail.com or

jejeabiodun@yahoo.com

Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by jejeabiodun(m): 8:00am On Aug 29, 2016
Get about 300% appreciation: This is how high your investment would appreciate; the net-worth of your investment years after you key into what you never saw as a goldmine. In addition, the location enjoys 40% of total construction activity in Lagos, continuously driving higher demand and price. According to experts, a plot of land at ibeju will likely sell at N25.5million per plot by 2020.
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by Onegai(f): 8:06am On Aug 29, 2016
OP, good tips. Any suggestions for those planning on buying already-build property for rental purposes?

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Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by jejeabiodun(m): 8:32am On Aug 29, 2016
Other Estates Available
Commercial plots available upon request.
#What are you waiting for, come and seal the

deal. (Affordable and negotiable)

For more enquiries/free site inspection, please

contact:
+2348063337234 (Call/Watsapp) 08063337234
or
08115078654
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jejeproperty4real/
BB Pin: 2ACC5113
Email: jejeproperty@gmail.com or

jejeabiodun@yahoo.com
BLOG: http://jejeproperty..com
Instagram @jejeproperty
Reaching out to Individuals, Families,

Corporative, Club Associations, Corporate

Organizations
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by BE811APP: 9:50am On Aug 29, 2016
Intresting!
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by Escobapablo(m): 10:03am On Aug 29, 2016
It been long I enjoyed reading nairaland till now. Thanks. You know, most times we all hv the idea bt until u read it or see it laid down like this, it never really gets clarity. Thanks again
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by SurePresident: 10:19am On Aug 29, 2016
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Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by emmabest2000(m): 10:38am On Aug 29, 2016
Interesting..

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Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by ShelterHomes(m): 10:42am On Aug 29, 2016
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Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by An0nimus: 10:51am On Aug 29, 2016
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Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by BiafraIShere(m): 10:54am On Aug 29, 2016
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Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by jay7(m): 11:44am On Aug 29, 2016
jejeproperty:
Investing in lands, real estate and homes will bring you happiness and safety plans to your business and investment in the future. Don't think about today but think about tomorrow and children children (better future).

Exactly
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by Iykecollins(m): 3:02pm On Aug 29, 2016
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e)Igbesa Estate Lagos N850k

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Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by Nobody: 4:32pm On Aug 29, 2016
IF only this list can stop land grabbers.
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by abike12(f): 4:33pm On Aug 29, 2016
Nice one. Just to add, that be flexible with your plans especially with cost of various materials. A lot of times you will budget an amount and when it's time to buy, the price has gone up. Try not to get frustrated. I've started adding 5% to all the quotes i'm given to manage this type of shocker.
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by ShelterHomes(m): 5:44pm On Aug 29, 2016
exactly
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by jejeproperty(m): 6:47pm On Aug 29, 2016
Time wait for nobody
Re: 7 Things To Do Before Investing In Property by ShelterHomes(m): 6:54pm On Aug 29, 2016
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