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Real estate investment opportunities come in many forms. Whether you own and manage a rental property, own shares in an investment trust or anything in between, it's possible to get great returns on investment. High-end or luxury real estate has always been considered a profitable way to go in investing. But how do you get started? Here are some ways you can invest in luxury real estate:
Flipping isn't just for fixer-uppers. Investing time and labor into a remodel for a luxury property can bring big returns. However, there are some potential challenges, like lack of available inventory and high competition. If you can negotiate good financing terms and spend efficiently on materials, flipping a mansion can be a significant investment.
Buying and renting out luxury condominiums is a common way to invest in real estate. However, one trick to this strategy is to focus on lifestyle in addition to the property itself. For example, amenities like gyms, swimming pools, spas and other convenient services boost the value and desirability of a property.
Luxury vacation rentals can bring in excellent seasonal income and hold on to their value if located in desirable vacation spots. Locations with plenty of tourism are the best places to begin when seeking a luxury vacation investment. Tropical islands, ski resort towns and destination cities are all the areas to consider. One key to a great vacation rental is to make sure it's comfortable for a wide variety of potential tenants. For example, family-friendly rentals might attract more business by offering more space and flexibility.
There are many approaches to investing in real estate. If you're interested in going the luxury route, these are just three ways to begin your journey.
You don’t need to do this alone. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and I have been in the industry for over 20 years, after earning my degree in Business Management and successive studies in Human Resources and Technology. Never content to let my education lapse, I also received a certification in Negotiation Skills from Pepperdine University and attended courses at Stanford University. A leader in the field, I am a member of the Santa Clara Board of Realtors and served as a professional standards ombudsman for 8 years. I completed a term as the President of the National Hispanic Organization of Real Estate’s Santa Clara chapter in 2016, now serving as this organization’s National Vice President. I pursued additional in-depth training to achieve professional designations as an ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative), CRS (Certified Professional Specialist), and SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist), GREEN certification, and RCS-D (Divorce Real Estate Specialist). Far from being a meaningless alphabet soup, this demonstrates how proactive I am in pursuing the latest knowledge so that I completely prepared to satisfy all my sellers' and buyers' unique needs. I am committed to Excellence!
