Investment opportunities are everywhere. Most people tend to invest in things like stocks, bonds or mutual funds. However, there are some who choose to invest in property. Property investment has many benefits and is a completely different way of generating income compared to other forms of investment.

If you’re wondering what the benefits of real estate investments are and why you should start investing in a piece of property, read on:

Readily Available

Property can be found anywhere and you don’t have to start big. With a capital of only RM10,000 to RM20,000, you can find small commercial units that you can put the down payment on and rent out for a steady stream of income. In fact, you’ll be able to find any sort of property easily to suit your level of financial capability.

Rapid Appreciation

The speed in which property prices increase will surprise anyone. Newly released projects have been known to appreciate by up to 50 to 100% in the few months after it has been launched. In addition to having financial security, you also have the option of selling the place in times of emergency.

Inflation friendly rental returns

Rental rates are not fixed and you will find that as your property value increases, so does the rate of rent you can charge. That means that as time goes on, you are allowed to increase the rent you charge and therefore increase your own income.

Better Leverage

Leverage can be described as not having to spend much of your own money to generate profit, but depend on borrowed money. Whether you rent or sell, you’ll only have to put down a deposit, and the rest will be paid by the bank. In turn, your tenants or house buyers will be the ones actually paying back your loan. Therefore, very little of your own money is involved.

More Control

When you own a piece of property, you have better control of whether you want to rent or sell. If you want to sell, you can also decide how long to keep it for. You can screen for potential tenants, and collect the rent yourself without the need for an agency or middle man. You’ll be able to manage the place on your own to later decide if you want to renovate or add refurbishments.