Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa May 2016 | Page 25

sales, and investment properties on instalment sales (ALA transactions). Partnership When an investor buys a property, there are a number of critical partners that will make a significant difference to the process. These partners should be pre-screened for professionalism and excellent service levels, saving time and hassle, while reducing cost and risk. Specialist conveyancing and legal services tailored for property investors by experts who understand property investment are crucial, slashing time, costs and hassles in numerous processes - from the drafting of an Offer to Purchase to protect an investors interests to a quick and hassle-free registration. The right finance is crucial for successful property investment, so investors need specialist bond originators who understand investment objectives. Similarly, the right tenant is of vital importance, so investors need to partner with pre-screened rental management partners, who will find, place and manage the tenant professionally, and manage the property, at preferential rates. For those investors who prefer to manage their tenants themselves, the right tools and resources – such as the P3 Rental Management Kit - save time, costs and hassles. A pre-screened property maintenance partner, taking care of maintenance at preferential rates and service levels, will protect and enhance the value of the property over the long term. Specialised insurance for the property, the surety and the rental income will protect investors against a wide range of risks, while tax and accounting services from experts who specialise in property investment portfolios ensure optimal tax benefits. Destination Using this unique 3-pronged approach to acquire their first - and then the next, and the next -property, investors streamline and fast-track their investment, progressing apace towards their destination: owning the number of income-producing properties required to replace their current income with passive income so they can retire if they want to. It is a path available to anyone to follow, even on your own, but years of experience assisting more than 2500 property investors has convinced us that joining a professional investment group on the path to passive income will streamline the process and fast-track the day when you can retire and spend your time pursuing what really matters to you. RESOURCES P3 Investment Group www.reimag.co.za SAFMA Annual Conference 1–2 June 2016 Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Gauteng www.safma.co.za FM – Adding value to your business » FM and building innovations: Space planning, energy efficiency, work enablement, productivity » The impact of new or upgraded facilities on staff » Key speakers will include local and international industry leaders » Learn, network, share Book your seat at the conference at www.safma.co.za or email [email protected] Platinum Conference and Expo Sponsor: Gold Conference and Expo Sponsor: