Investor Insights Blog|Finding Real Estate Investments: Where to Look
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Are you drawn to the profit potential in real estate investing, or eager to start realizing the tax advantages of investing in real estate with your IRA, but don’t have any investment opportunities?
How do you break into the potentially lucrative investment property business, especially in highly competitive markets? If you’re wondering, how do I find real estate sales in my area? Here are a few go-to sources seasoned real estate investors use to find their next potential flip, rental, buy-and-hold, or other investment property.
By networking with other real estate investors, you have a built-in pipeline of potential investment property leads. You may also meet investors who have a property prospect but need an investor partner to make it happen.
How do you find other real estate investors to network with? There are several virtual and in-person possibilities:
Inquire with real estate agents in your area that specialize in investment properties and tell them what interests you; sign up for their email lists. You’ll have another set of trained eyes out there, helping you look for the best opportunities.
Some real estate investors drive around targeted neighborhoods to scan for potential investment properties. If they find a potential fixer-upper opportunity that they believe would be a worthwhile investment, they conduct research and contact the property owner to see if he or she is interested in selling.
If you’re not into driving around to search for potential cash flow properties, you can stay put and use helpful internet resources to find investment properties. To save you some time, here are some of the online sources:
If your local real estate market isn’t buyer-friendly, consider investing in another market. Equity Trust clients have shown it can work, even at long distances. (Read about Michigan resident Arnold’s investment in South Carolina.)
Some of these pipelines may produce more potential investment properties than you’re interested in pursuing. Before making any decisions, perform your due diligence to make sure you choose the right opportunities for your comfort and experience level.
Where do you find your real estate investments? Email us and let us know!
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Equity Trust Company is a directed custodian and does not provide tax, legal or investment advice. Any information communicated by Equity Trust Company is for educational purposes only, and should not be construed as tax, legal or investment advice. Whenever making an investment decision, please consult with your tax attorney or financial professional. Equity Institutional services institutional clients of Equity Trust Company. Brokerage Services Available Through ETC Brokerage Services, Member SIPC, and FINRA. *Founded in 1974 | Self-Directed IRA Custodian since 1983. The predecessor business to Equity Trust Company was established in 1974 and the IRS approved as a custodian in 1983. **Assets under custody as of 1/31/2023. 1ici.org, total assets in IRAs as of 12/2022
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