Tip number one: Make up your mind before you start up. You don't what to be confused as you make this important decision. Know what you property is geared for. Are you looking for profits in the short term or do you want to rent off the property? These are questions you must answer before you get started.

Tip number two: Do it yourself. Nothing it's up profits like paying up for services you can perform. For example, services such as answering your phone will eat up profits for no reason. If your investment is bringing in ten thousand rands and you are using eleven thousand dollars to pay for services; common sense tells you that you losing money. You will discover that there are some services which you can actually do by yourself.

The services of a professional will most likely add some value to your property. This will completely be irrelevant if in the long run you the investor ends up with nothing. Do you homework, find duties that you can do and therefore don't have to pay for. You will find that you are saving a lot and your profits are intact.

If you find that you can not perform some of these duties due to time or for whatever reason then, draw an efficient budget. Your time may be limited due to the day job you have on the side. The idea is for you to have some profits in the long run. It makes no sense that a service provider is making more money than you the owner.

Tip number three is using help. No man is an island. You will find that there are things that will cost less in terms of time and money if you delegate. For instance, if you can find a broker who will sell your property three months sooner than you can, then this is the best option to take.

If you are to succeed in this investment, you must be business minded. Just like any other business making unsound decisions will most likely lead you failure. Exaggerated prices, unrealistic goals and massive losses are the fruits of poor decisions in any business. Make sure that all you decisions are business minded.

Tip five: Keep yourself educated by reading widely attending forums and seminars. Get tips from people who have more experience than you. You will be able to avoid many mistakes especially if you are new to this kind of investment.

With good research, you will be finding better loan rates and better prices when selling to your target buyers. Educating yourself will come in handy as you will know how much you are to expect from any given property.