Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa November 2013 | Page 10

MASTER INVESTOR

BY NEALE PETERSEN

ETTIENE’S SUCCESS TIPS FOR
INVESTING IN PROPERTY
1

If you don’t want to lose money, make
100% sure that you build a good team
around you

2

Know where to find deals - brokers
who just want commission are not
interested in giving you a good deal

3

Develop your own investment strategy

4

Get to know town planners who can
provide insight into developments
in the pipeline that can influence a
property deal

5

Know where you can buy land below
market value

6

Change the thinking about a property,
for example, rezoning and changing
the face of a property can add value

7

When renting out a property, aim for a
9 – 10% rental yield

8

Depending on your strategy, hold or
sell

Helping Others: My Passion
and Key to Success
Money is just a tool

8

November 2013 SA Real Estate Investor

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