By Property Management Systems
PORTLAND, Ore. – Are you planning on investing in Portland Oregon Rental Property? If so, you’re making a smart choice because rental property continues to be one of the best investments any investor can make.
As of May 2018, mortgage interest rates are still hovering around 5% while demand for rentals remains at an all time high so there’s never been a better time than right now to buy a rental property for your investment portfolio.
Besides mortgage interest rates that are still historically low, demand for rental properties in Portland are at an all time high especially as Portland continues to be one of the top cities for relocation in the United States.
5 Questions To Ask Before Buying Rental Property
If you’re still sitting on the fence and aren’t sure if now is the right time to buy rental property or not, here are 5 questions you should ask yourself before buying rental property.
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Do you really know what you’re getting into? There are many different types of opportunities for investment. Is investing in real estate really what’s best for you? It’s not like stocks or bonds; real estate investing often requires a more active role. It means that you’re responsible for making sure someone else’s house doesn’t fall apart. And on top of it, you want to make sure that you’re making enough money from the property for it to be a worthwhile investment. Make sure you understand what you are doing before moving forward with real estate investing.
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Do you understand how real estate fits into your investment profile?Beyond acknowledging the responsibility, real estate investments need to be considered along with your entire investment portfolio. Without doing the proper research, you may potentially end up with something that doesn’t help as much as you’d like. Additionally, depending on how you’ll pay for the property, you should consider how long it will take for your investment real estate to start paying off, as compared to when you want to retire.
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Have you explored the risk factors? Of course, no investment is absolutely safe, but real estate has it’s own set of risk factors. There’s the usual risks associated with investment, in that you take the risk now to pay money into something in the hopes that your investment will pay you big returns later. It’s also a physical property, though, as opposed to a sort of currency, like stocks. The building could be struck by a tornado, flooded by storms and more. You’ll need to make sure that you can afford insurance coverage, depending on the community and local risk factors.
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Are you asking the right questions? Of course, this post is supposed to help you with that. Everyone is different, though, just as everyone’s financial situations are different, there are only so many questions that can apply to everyone. Ultimately, you should be asking questions, of yourself and your true retirement picture, of your financial adviser, of your lender, other people who have invested in real estate: People who could have information that could impact what you think and feel. Get as much information as possible before you move forward with real estate investment.
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Are you in it for the long haul? Many investments can be fleeting. Stocks and bonds you could theoretically buy and sell in a matter of seconds with a few clicks of a mouse. Real estate is different. Once you’ve sign on the dotted line, you’re going to be invested for a while, as it takes time to find new buyers. You may also be committing to upgrades, if you want the property to appreciate faster. You have to be sure that you’re in the real estate investment game for the long haul before you take the leap.
Hire A Portland Oregon Property Management Company
Once you purchase your first Portland Oregon Rental Property don’t make the mistake of trying to manage it yourself, hire an experienced property management team by calling Property Management Systems at (503) 515-3170 or click here to connect with us online.
