Summary & Conclusions
You should now have an good basic understanding
of how to buy and sell sell income real estate, along with some of the tasks
involved in managing it. Many of the
principles also apply to a personal residence, but, as you've seen, rental properties require a
significant number of additional considerations and concerns. You
have seen that one of the most issues when buying real estate is that the deals
are properly structured and that adequate contingencies are written into your purchase offer.
During the period of ownership, adequate tenant selection procedures,
well-written lease agreements and other
documentation, an understanding of the law, and following good procedures are
critical to minimizing conflicts between landlord and tenants and maximizing
return on investment. Upon
disposal of the property, consideration must be given to tax considerations in
addition to the structure of the deal.
Final Quiz
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