Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa August 2015 | Page 43

Bukelwa Bulo Founder & Executive Director Zola Ntwasa Founder & Executive Director ZOLA’S AND BUKELWA’S ADVICE FOR WOMEN WHO WANT TO INVEST IN PROPERTY 1. A credible personal brand is important if you don’t have capital. People want to partner with people they trust to deliver and referrals can make or break you when starting out. 2. We all want to start with a ‘big’ bang, however, every rand invested has a multiplier effect. It may take longer to get to your end goal, but you will get there with patience, persistent and consistent efforts. 3. Property is a huge sector, so distill the opportunities by specific niches and focus your attention on those selected niches to make realistic inroads. 4. Have patience, there are no quick gains to be made and one has to be prepared to do the hard work and to work through the cycles. TOP FOUR TIPS FOR PROPERTY INVESTORS 1. Research and sector knowledge: It is critical to buy at the right price and at the right time. You must understand the market dynamics, potential risks