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higher returns in the long run . As you consider different alternative investments , pay close attention to initial investment fees , transaction costs , and ROI to make an informed decision .
Diversify with an Alternative Investment Opportunity Jump into alternative investing with this secure , asset-backed funding for a residential development in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town . Opportunity Private Capital is a boutique investment company with secure structures for private individuals to finance property developments such as this . Their track record over the last five years has seen an average per annum return to
“ Real estate offers a tangibility that investors will be drawn to .”
investors of 18 %. This investable project will comprise sectional title apartments within a secure gated environment . The minimum investment amount in this case is limited to R 100 000 .
• Investment level R 100 000 - R 499 000 ( 15 % p / a )
• Investment level R 500 000 upward ( 18 % p / a )
Investment Steps Sign an agreement
1 . Pay investment funds to attorneys ' trust account 2 . Investment is protected by fixed assets
3 . The funds are then authorised by an auditor for use to finance the project
4 . The projected length of the investment is 12 months
5 . Receive your capital plus returns from attorneys upon the maturation of your investment 6 . Then elect to withdraw your funds or reinvest them into another investment cycle
SOURCES Opportunity Private Capital , FNB , Currencies Direct & Investopedia
Investments Receive Fixed Returns Calculated as Follows :
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