First, as you may know, real estate investments need a substantial amount of capital to start and run. It is important to note that it also has great potential of yielding a high amount of return in the end.
Something to note with real estate is that it is not an overnight way of building wealth. It needs enough time, at least 5 years in order to see results especially if you are buying properties and holding or leasing them out.
Even though that is the case, there are some real estate options that can generate quick money, like buy and flip type of investments. This one can take even 3 months and you will have your money back plus your profits.
Here are some of the common real estate options that you can easily make money:
Developing Properties
This involves buying a piece of land in the most strategic locations with improved infrastructure and start building apartments, condominiums, commercial properties, or residential properties.
You can then sell these developed properties as a whole or as individual units. Alternatively, you can create a stream of income through leasing either for short term or long term.
Assets appreciation
In this case scenario, you buy a piece of land or plot and hold it till a future date in order to sell. Some investors prefer buying real estate properties in prime locations or locations that will be prime in the near future and then hold for some time before selling.
Prime real estate property – these are properties that are within or near the central business district. They tend to be a little bit expensive and have the highest return in the long run.
Would be-prime Real estate property – these are properties that are in under-developed areas with the greatest potential of growing, could be in nearly built by-passes, train station or airport. Cheap to acquire and have great potential for high returns.
Rental Properties
Involves building or acquiring real estate properties in areas where demand for housing is high. Examples of these areas are near universities, colleges, towns, etc. The objective is to lease it out either for the short term or the long term.
Flipping Properties
It involves buying a real estate property like a house that is foreclosed or distressed property and then renovate for purpose of selling upon completion.
It needs a high amount of capital to start and it is generating good income after selling (flipping).
This kind of investment is short-term. Time and cost are directly proportional. The more time you take to renovate or getting it ready to sell is proportional to the cost.
Finally, one of the least considered forms of investment is investing through Real Estate Investments trusts (REITs).
What this trust does is. They pool resources (capital) from many investors and then invest on behalf of them. They are required by law to share proceeds among shareholders every year.
Conclusion
 As a real estate investor, there are many options for making money in real estate. These options depend on the amount of capital that you have at hand to start with and the time you are willing to commit.
