Managing risk in real estate is significant for every investor. Whether that’s a residential or commercial property, the same types of risks exists for investors. Having a strategy that tackles the threats when they occur is the best way to prevent unwanted consequences. If you want to be ahead of other real estate investors, you have to have a plan. That’s why my motto is to strategize to maximize.
Physical Property Risk
All types of properties are prone to risk – no matter the size. The main threat to a property is physical damage. That includes leaky roofs, scratched paint, cracks in the walls. While you can’t prevent everything, you can mitigate the risk with the right strategy.
Most property owners transfer the risk to insurance. Spending money on paying insurance premiums can cover you – even if you’re a building developer. In some cases, the insurer may pay for any damaged or stolen goods within the insured building as well. Getting insurance is a smart move. You can also manage risk by catching physical damage early. That’s why a regular home inspection is necessary. This can be done by professionals to help you at the root. Conducting audits of goods within the house, and before-and-after pictures will also go a long way.
Regulatory Risk
The legal landscape is always changing and new laws pop up to control the real estate market all the time. Your current investment might be anchored on a specific type of legal framework, and rule changes can affect your business model. That might mean higher taxes, and not being able to charge tenants a higher rate – meaning a financial loss if you’re no prepared. The solution is to insure your property against legal changes so that the insurance company offsets any increase in your operational costs or any reduction in rental income.
You can avoid risk, control risk or transfer risk. Whatever you chose, will depend on your plan, if you have partners, investors and customers.
Environmental Risks
A mitigation strategy is essential to environmental risks such as wind, hurricanes and other natural disasters. If you’re purchasing an investment property where you may have to repair it every year, you have to take it into consideration. Risk transfer remains the best method of avoiding the occurrence of such issues and if you. Have good property insurance, you don’t have to worry about it.
Risks within the Market
It’s impossible to stay away from risk when you’re a real estate player. Some just can’t be avoided. Again, that’s why a strategy can reduce the effects of those risks on your profit.
Knowing and staying away from risky investments is the best way to deal with unnecessary risk. After that, the best move forward is to come up with a risk control mechanism.
Final Thoughts
Managing your portfolio is more than just looking at the positives. When I work with my clients, I make sure that I cater specifically to help avoid them risks, and how to deal with it if something goes wrong. And because the real estate market is so localized, information is shifting constantly. The best way to tackle risks is to diversify your real estate investment portfolio. As an expert in real estate investing, I can help you do just that. Contact me today for a free consultation.
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