Rental Property Types

Real estate is becoming a popular form of investment but before jumping into the real estate world, it is important to know and understand the different kinds of properties that you can invest in. The first decision is to figure out if you want to be a landlord, or if you’re only interested in buying and selling properties. If being a landlord is the choice for you, the next decision involves understanding the types of property you can own and what works best for you and your needs. Rental properties are always in demand, so whatever type you choose to invest in, you should be able to make a good profit. It’s important, however, to keep things manageable and make sure that you only take on what you can handle.

One type of property that you can invest in is single-family homes. As the name implies, these are houses designed to hold one family and are usually found in any neighborhood across the country. There are a wide range of single-family homes that range from the very expensive to low-income housing. Single-family homes can net you a large profit but they do require more work and money up front. They can be harder to maintain as well, so if you choose to invest in single-family homes, it is important to build maintenance and repair costs into your rent to ensure that you can keep the home well-maintained and cover any repairs that may be needed.

Similar to single-family homes are duplexes or triplexes. These are units that hold more than one family but are only one building. These mean that while you may be collecting two or three rent checks, you are only responsible for maintaining and paying a mortgage on one building, which increases your money coming in while cutting down the money going out. The important detail to remember with duplexes, triplexes, or any property is to choose tenants wisely to ensure that the property remains in good condition.

Finally, one of the most common types of properties for landlords is an apartment or condominium complex. Just like with duplexes or triplexes, you are able to collect rent from multiple tenants while only spending money to maintain one building. The added bonus with apartment complexes is that you can have many, many families living in one building, depending on the size and space available. However, apartment complexes are not always easy to maintain and so you must be prepared for the work that goes into maintaining the building.

Ken Boutilier is an Atlantic Canadian based real estate investor, trainer, speaker, consultant and entrepreneur who has combined his knowledge of real estate investing and Internet marketing to train and teach others how to increase their cash flow through successful real estate investing. Learn more at Real Wealth Atlantic.

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Ken Boutilier is an Atlantic Canadian based real estate investor, trainer, speaker, consultant and entrepreneur who has combined his knowledge of real estate investing and Internet marketing to train and teach others how to increase their cash flow through successful real estate investing. Learn more at Real Wealth Atlantic.