It’s always wise to have an idea of what type of property you’re looking for when considering an investment and this article outlines 8 of the different factors to consider when researching specific locations 1

Before purchasing an investment property for rental purposes it’s always a good idea to calculate whether it will be cash flow positive or cash flow negative That is, will the property generate an income (positive) or will it require a monthly cash injection (negative)

Many property investors will choose to manage their own properties, especially if they live within a short distance However, for many investors it just may not be feasible to take on the management of their properties if they are spread out between different states and countries