Leah Collich, an Investment Counselor at Real Wealth, shares her expertise on turnkey rental properties. She breaks down what these properties are and emphasizes the importance of due diligence and inspections. Leah discusses market selection and reveals financing options, including conventional and creative loans. The conversation highlights the long-term advantages of this investment strategy, offering valuable insights for both new and seasoned investors looking to grow their portfolios without the hands-on hassle.
Turnkey rental properties offer a hands-off investment approach, appealing to busy individuals seeking to start generating income with minimal management involved.
Thorough due diligence is essential when buying turnkey properties, as hidden issues and market fluctuations can pose significant financial risks if not properly assessed.
Deep dives
Understanding Turnkey Rental Properties
Turnkey rental properties are designed to offer ease and efficiency for investors looking to enter the real estate market. These properties are fully renovated, inspected, appraised, and managed by licensed professionals, ensuring they meet specific standards of quality. Unlike traditional rentals, which can require significant renovation and oversight, turnkey properties are marketed as ready to inhabit, allowing investors to simply 'turn the key' and start generating income. However, it is essential to thoroughly investigate what 'turnkey' means when engaging with various suppliers, as the term can be misused and may not always reflect the actual condition of the property.
Evaluating Costs and Capital Expenditures
The costs associated with turnkey properties often include an initial premium for the renovations completed by the provider, which may reduce ongoing capital expenditures compared to traditional rental properties. Investors should be aware that even newly renovated properties can still reveal hidden issues that may arise shortly after tenants move in, necessitating careful budget planning for these unexpected expenses. Ensuring that renovation work has been properly permitted is crucial, as buyers can face significant retrofitting needs if previous owners neglected to secure necessary documentation. Ultimately, conducting due diligence and getting detailed inspections can help investors avoid the potential financial pitfalls that come with purchase.
Navigating the Risks and Opportunities
Investing in turnkey properties provides a more passive approach to real estate, making it appealing to those with full-time jobs or limited time for intensive management. However, investors must maintain realistic expectations and recognize that, like all investments, there are inherent risks involved, such as market fluctuations and property management challenges. Sales gimmicks like guaranteed rents can be tempting, but verifying the legitimacy and sustainability of these offers is crucial for long-term success. By understanding the market, establishing strong relationships with reputable turnkey operators, and remaining actively engaged, investors can maximize their chance of building wealth through this model.
Purchasing a turnkey rental property can be a hassle-free, hands-off way to grow your wealth and expand your portfolio. In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, host Kathy Fettke sits down with Investment Counselor Leah Collich and new investor Krista Fettke to discuss how to successfully purchase turnkey rental properties. They’ll cover key topics including the steps to buy a turnkey property, associated costs, how to choose the right market, and why this investment strategy is an excellent way to grow your portfolio over time. As a new or seasoned investor, this is a great strategy to grow your wealth in 2025!
00:00 Intro
01:07 What are Turn Key Rental Properties?
06:08 Verifying Your Investment
09:03 Hands of Rental Investing
14:22 Costs Associated with Turn Key Rentals
17:31 How to Pick a Market
19:38 Financing
23:36 Risks Purchasing a Turn Key Rental
27:41 How to Get Rich Through Real Estate
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