One of Africa’s most influential investment coaches, Dr. Stephen Aquintayo, Principal Consultant/Founder, Stephen Aquintayo Consulting.
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How close are we to a global recession? This is a tough question even for economists. In the midst of war, soaring oil prices, massive job cuts and a stagnation in his chain of supply, the best recent news is that US year-on-year inflation will hit him in October 2022. is that he has shrunk from 8.2% to 7.7%. But it may be too early to celebrate, as other major economies and developing countries like Nigeria will see low or even negative GDP growth in 2022.
It is no news that real estate assets tend not to decline in value, especially when compared to other financial investment vehicles such as stocks, bonds and cryptocurrencies. During his Covid-19 recession in 2020, I was able to build wealth in the real estate sector and expand my business across different states in Nigeria and internationally. In this article, I share a practical nugget to guide your entry into the real estate investment scene. increase.
1. Don’t buy small. Buy more, even if it means collaboration.
If you buy only one parcel in a pristine area, you will have inevitable regrets when the land is highly valued. As I always say, buy for the future, not the present. When investing in land banking, remove your emotions and emotional underpinnings.
Success Tip: Stay away from your own tastes and preferences when it comes to real estate investing. The focus should be on your customer’s demographics, preferences, needs, etc., and this should guide your investment.
2. Keep the land for at least 5 years.
Land will appreciate over time, so don’t rush to sell it. You may be facing financial constraints, but please be patient. Sell only if there is a significant increase in the valuation of the property. The primary goal of an investment is to obtain a return on investment, and this stipulated time frame creates leeway for such valuations, especially if other development projects are initiated around the acquired property. increase.
Tip for Success: Invest your surplus funds in real estate and consider using your assets as collateral for loans for contingencies where you need immediate liquidity. This underscores the importance of proper land documentation and pre-purchase checks.
3. Sell part of the land and reinvest in new acquisitions.
After holding the land for at least five years, part of the land can be sold and immediately reinvested. Ideally, you should reinvest in another well-located property. At this point, you can also start developing your primary land so that you can achieve the maximum valuation when you sell it.
Tip for success: Collaboration is key! But even more important is the strategic prioritization of available funds when developing major lands.
4. Spend other people’s money.
After fully applying the first three principles, the next step is the use of other people’s money (OPM), a key component of scalability in real estate investment.
This is only possible if you use evidence of the land you purchased to convince others to buy the new location you just purchased. Awareness of ‘s will naturally increase, making the prospect of others investing very attractive without having to wait half a year to raise the valuation of the land.
Another aspect of this coin is to increase equity and build trust by brokering multiple real estate transactions. You may say you don’t have the funds to start buying real estate, but OPM offers a great opportunity to raise capital to buy your own land and build strong brand equity.
Tip for Success: Your actions must match your words. The most important factors for successful use of OPM are brand equity and how much you can trust it.
5. Ask your mentor to guide you.
Find and mentor successful people in the real estate business. This person should be able to give you valuable insight as to the best time to invest in real estate. It’s important to take risks, work hard, and work smart. I always say that the higher the risk, the higher the reward. You can’t build wealth without taking risks.
Tips for Success: There are practical lessons to be learned from experienced mentors that aren’t written down. These can arise from watching them make or their reactions to these mistakes. The primary goal of mentorship is to plan your investment journey with the least amount of friction by being properly guided.
Conclusion
I believe that the time when people are most skeptical about investing is the best time to embrace it. Personally, I am in the process of acquiring two more properties in Nigeria. The ideal mental change to start reading this article is to move away from feeling like a victim of inflation and take positive steps to earn yourself. Take the right steps at the right time. Inflation and even recession are less fiscal concerns.
The information provided here is not investment, tax, or financial advice. Please consult a qualified professional for advice regarding your specific situation.
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