Making Money In Real Estate With Buy To Let Mortgage Loans

By Chris Channing

Statistics show that more and more families are migrating to the rental model, instead of buying a home outright. Even with the housing market currently in shambles, and with deals to be had, families just don't have the money to buy them. Buy to let mortgages are being offered to private individuals to provide such assistance with the intent of making a profit.

The loan industry dictates that commercial loans are, on average, more costly than mortgage loans given to individuals. It's hard to take on a new investment when constantly under fire of high interest rates and inflexible terms. Buy to let mortgages are appealing because they are given under the guise of a personal mortgage loan. Therefore, it's easier to turn a profit due to easier terms in the contract.

Risk with a buy to let mortgage is considered, on an average residence under fair market conditions, to be less of a problem for lenders than other forms of loans. This is because the tenants who take residence in the home will give the lender a source of sure income in which to use to pay the loan off- a sure sign that a return will be obtained on way or another.

Lenders will never go for an opportunity that has less than a 50% chance of working out- and sometimes they don't even cut this much slack. What this means is that you, as the potential borrower, will need to investigate market conditions and verify that the property will have interest in it once it is put on the market for leasing.

The government helps fund entrepreneurs and small businesses to stimulate the economy. One method in which they do this is through offering tax deductions. The common business expenses such as home improvement projects and additions can be written off to some extent. Even "wear and tear" on the home can be taken off as a business expense- giving borrowers a nice allowance to put forth to a maintenance fund in case of emergency.

Tenants expect landlords to do a lot. After all, there is a lot of competition in the housing market, so landlords are now taking care of things such as lawn care, paying part of the utilities, and answering maintenance calls at all hours. It's a demanding job that shouldn't be taken on if a full-time job is already a responsibility to the borrower- lest the investment fall through and become a mistake.

In Conclusion

As with any investment, you shouldn't rush into a deal no matter how well off it seems. Take every investment decision you make with hesitation, stay cautious, and you will increase your odds at making smart business moves. Talk with loan counselors for further information. - 31387

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