15/09/2020
Investment Strategy: Buy, Refurbish, Rent (BRR)
Here's your next dose from the investment strategy series! Considered the bread of property investment, BRR is a popular technique (not really a strategy but who cares 😉) amongst property investors.
In a nut shell, it involves purchasing (in most cases) a run down property, carrying out a refurbishment, refinancing, and then letting the property out. The aim is to pull out your money when you add value to the property at the refurbishment stage. Therefore, when it comes to the refinance, the property has a higher valuation and you receive the difference in cash (very simply explained). Funds have been recycled and you can use the cash to move onto the next project. ⚒🔧
I'm sure you can guess why its a popular technique as it can be a relatively quick way to build a portfolio. 🏠🏠 The more properties you have, the more cash 💵 you can release. It's not always that simple however. Not every property is a BRR and it simply wont work in some areas. It also involves getting your numbers spot on and everything going to plan - which is not always possible in property!
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