Thursday, April 30, 2009

Rental Property Grants

Rental property grants can help real estate investors get the financing they need to buy rental properties and multifamily units. The government provides many different kinds of real estate grants for real estate investors because they are a major player when it comes to a stable housing market.

The rental property program is designed to increase the availability of affordable, quality rental housing for low income families within the city limit. Once an real estate investor obtains rental property grants, they may be able to receive these funds over and over again. And because these are not loans, applying for this free government money does not require a credit check, a cosigner or any kind of collateral. This is cash that is provided to the real estate investor from the government and never has to be paid back.

The rental market is extremely strong at the moment with continued uncertainty in the market and low levels of mortgage lending. Grant Management provides a full property management service inclusive of sourcing tenants, tenancy management, handling property safety and legal issues, as well as repairs and maintenance.

Whether you choose to invest in rental property as your primary source of income or as a sideline, there are certain pitfalls that you should be aware of:

  • Real estate investors find a rental property that they like and buy it without doing their due diligence, but you should have a plan first and then find a property that fits this plan.

  • Determine the highest price you can afford and don't go above that number. If you think that rental properties are simply "rent it and forget about it" investments, your real estate may be the next one up for foreclosure.

  • Investing in rental property can be immensely profitable but only if you know what you're doing. Take your time to understand that ins and outs of managing a rental property.