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    MYTH OR FACT- REAL ESTATE INVESTING REQUIRES MORE MONEY

    Published by Gbaf News

    Posted on May 1, 2012

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    Last updated: January 22, 2026

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    Real estate is one of the most sought after investing domain in the developing countries. There are several adverse rumors in the market regarding real estate. The following takes a look at the amount of funds necessary to begin investing in real estate.

    1. The fact is that “yes” you need added money to start the real estate investment. Real estate investment is only possible when you have surplus amount in addition to the assets that you have, to start investing. For those who are new into business, in no way should one jeopardize the current financial status to go into this business. Only a definite amount must be used which is the surplus one.
    2. Real Estate investment requires considerable research. You must research the area, market value of homes in the area and amount of work needed to repair or maintain the property. Short term real estate investments involve purchasing properties for below market value that can be quickly fixed up and sold at market price. Long term real estate investments involve rental properties and will require ongoing financial investment to maintain property status.
    3. One myth which must be broken is that there should always be movement of the invested amount with profits in this domain and one should not rest idle. The fact is that long term real estate investment needs properly set up real estate goals which will take time and should not be hurried.
    4. Only good and reputed areas will fetch you good money is complete myth. One should consider the nature and condition of the property first and then decide.

    Real estate investment is needs good ground work and patience which is there in order to strike the best profit from every deal that one makes. It needs added money and only funds which are extra should be put into use. It is necessary to beat the myths and stay grounded with the facts.

    Real estate is one of the most sought after investing domain in the developing countries. There are several adverse rumors in the market regarding real estate. The following takes a look at the amount of funds necessary to begin investing in real estate.

    1. The fact is that “yes” you need added money to start the real estate investment. Real estate investment is only possible when you have surplus amount in addition to the assets that you have, to start investing. For those who are new into business, in no way should one jeopardize the current financial status to go into this business. Only a definite amount must be used which is the surplus one.
    2. Real Estate investment requires considerable research. You must research the area, market value of homes in the area and amount of work needed to repair or maintain the property. Short term real estate investments involve purchasing properties for below market value that can be quickly fixed up and sold at market price. Long term real estate investments involve rental properties and will require ongoing financial investment to maintain property status.
    3. One myth which must be broken is that there should always be movement of the invested amount with profits in this domain and one should not rest idle. The fact is that long term real estate investment needs properly set up real estate goals which will take time and should not be hurried.
    4. Only good and reputed areas will fetch you good money is complete myth. One should consider the nature and condition of the property first and then decide.

    Real estate investment is needs good ground work and patience which is there in order to strike the best profit from every deal that one makes. It needs added money and only funds which are extra should be put into use. It is necessary to beat the myths and stay grounded with the facts.

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