Some people want to sell their properties only because to get rid of them. These people do not consider profits. But there is a class who are doing businesses with properties. They invest in a large number of properties in order to seek maximum revenues. The term affordable housing investment is used for this kind of real estate investment. Following are the some important points that must be considered by an affordable housing investor.
Target Markets
Real estate investor must take into account the following classes as their target markets.
Aged and Disabled People
The main classes that seek for affordable housing are old people who are over 65 years of age and disabled persons. The number of these buyers is increasing. These two classes are in severe need of affordable housing. Investors should try to accommodate them with facilities like ramps, handicapped accessible toilets, and easily accessible cabinets etc.
Students
Another target market for this investment is off-campus students. The demand for affordable housing by the students is increasing. Not only local students but also international students seek for affordable housing that is close to campus or university. So an estate investor should consider this class also.
Military Class
There is a military class that needs housing near the base. So the investors should have housing opportunities near the bases.
Restoration
There may be any calamities in the area that may deprive people from their houses. So they want to rehabilitate.
What is Affordable Housing?
Affordable housing is that the lower income class in the society can be able to have their own properties or they can be able to pay rent lower than the market rate. An investor of affordable housing should consider two things. One is profitability and other is marketability. An investor should consider its cost and expenses and then charge the price. Other thing for the housing is that it should be marketable unless you cannot gain profits. The investor should focus deal with economic development authorities as well as realtors.
Financing Alternatives
Before investing the investor should consider various financing alternatives. He should consult banker, broker, private investor and associations.
Important Considerations
Before investing the investor should the scope of affordable housing in his area and over the country. He should conduct research for the target market. He should consider different classes in the society and then decide for which class he wants to go with housing scheme. Most important thing that he must keep into mind that his investment should cover all his costs and expenses and it must be profitable.
Broaden the Scope
You should not only be a landlord but also be an investor and a business person. As a landlord you can seek target market by consulting a large number of people. As an investor, your focus should be on portfolio having a variety of investment opportunities. And finally as a businessman, you should focus on generating revenues as well as retaining customers, enhance the value of your investment.
