Real Estate Investments: Top 5 Strategies

Joseph Rutinu
Sep 14
2 min read

The best real estate investment explained

Real estate investments have always been a proven path to wealth. While many think you need huge capital to buy property, there are several ways to invest — some hands-on, others more passive. Here are five main strategies:

1. Rental Properties – Cashflow Builders

Real estate investments can be about Buying and Renting out houses or apartments. You earn steady income, enjoy property appreciation, and hedge against inflation. But you’ll need time, patience, and cash reserves to manage tenants and cover vacancies.

For instance, these 2,3,4 bedroom units in parklands sell from an affordable low of $100,000. If you buy this unit, off-plan or otherwise, you are guaranteed of 18%+ in ROI Annually. This sums up to millions in income not forgetting potential capital/ property appreciation.

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2. Real Estate Investments Groups (REIGs)

Think of this as pooling money with other investors to own rentals without managing tenants. The group handles operations and shares income across investors. It’s more hands-off but comes with management fees and vacancy risks.

3. House Flipping

Buy undervalued property, renovate (or not), and sell quickly for profit. Returns on this real estate investments can be high, but it requires market knowledge and strong cash flow. If a property doesn’t sell fast, losses mount quickly.

On this one, you can also buy a property off-plan, and resell immediately the house is complete. This because buying off-plan way much cheaper than buying complete house units in an apartment.

For instance, these off-plan units in parkland could earn you a profit of Kes 3,000,000 or more if you buy off-plan and sell immediately the units are complete.

4. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Publicly traded like stocks, REITs let you invest in large real estate portfolios (offices, malls, apartments). They pay dividends and are liquid compared to physical property, but their value can swing with the real estate market.

5. Crowdfunding Platforms

Online platforms let you invest modest amounts in real estate projects. You gain diversification and access to larger deals. However, funds are often locked for years and returns reduced by management fees.