Monday, July 09, 2007

Pre-Construction Due Diligence for the Investor

Preparing to invest in preconstruction realty requires the real estate investor to either do their own due diligence or join a real estate investment group.
Source: Phyllis D. Huguenin
Jun 20, 2007 09:42:42
PRLog.Org) – Pre-Construction Due Diligence for the InvestorPreparing to invest in preconstruction realty requires the real estate investor to either do their own due diligence or join a real estate investment group. Historically it’s been shown about four in ten preconstruction projects will go bust - leaving the individual investor not making a single penny or losing their deposit altogether. Preconstruction investing cannot be left to the vagaries of chance. Rather, a consorted effort must be made to lessen risk and increase return.
By joining a professional real estate investment group, an investor can mitigate the risks associated with preconstruction by having the research completed for them. By their nature, bulk real estate contracts represent power in numbers so there is an incentive on the part of the developer to answer pertinent questions to prove the viability and sustainability of their project.
Researching a Pre-construction project prior to investing requires foresight and strenuous study, including incisive investigation and follow through to obtain a complete picture of the future project on the drawing board. The methods used may include a financial feasibility analysis, market examination with probability studies, and even on-line research to locate permits and project status.

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