Subdividing - But NOT Land!

Many people are familiar with the concept of sub-dividing a large piece of property into smaller lots. The same concept can be very profitable in other areas.

Taking a larger parcel, structure or complex and dividing it into its parts can result in much higher prices, and threfore good profits.

One example is a person buying a large warehouse, dividing the floor space into many smaller offices, and doing a big rent up effort - in fact this can be done by simply renting a large space and renting out smaller parts. A good example of this is shared office complexes, that rent out a floor, and then turn around and rent individual offices with one overall secretary/receptionist service at much higher per square foot prices.

Another example is syndication, whereby a person might gather a group of investors into a project, and take a share for himself in exchange for putting together the deal. This can also be done where he simply sells say 10 investors on the idea of owning one tenth of a $100,000 property for a $12-15,000 price - he pockets the difference.

The same concept is used in hotel room syndication - made popular in Whistler. Instead of buying a hotel, you can buy a room, or even a quarter share of a room - for your own use, or for rental purposes. The syndicators take a profit from higher prices per room or portion, and can also take a percentage of ongoing management fees.

Condos or townhouse complexes are also ripe for subdividing. Some people buy apartment buildings, create "condo" strata units, and sell them for higher prices. This can also be done by simply buying condo complexes, or townhouses, and splitting them into the individual units at higher prices.

Raw land can be subdivided, splitting 5 acre parcels into house lots. The same "higher useage" principal can occur in cities where old houses on large lots can be demolished and duplexes or two or three houses, or even townhouse or condo complexes put up in their places.

One area of caution is the bylaws and city ordinances involved - the more complex and involved the approval process is, the higher the development fees, the public consultation process - there can be some very expensive and time consuming delays! Another area to watch for is not getting quite as many lots from a parcel, due to city park requirements, easements, roadways, etc - this can REALLY affect your profits!

Andrew Larder Real Estate Investment

To receive free info on no or low money down real estate investing, send a blank email to: monopolyinvestments@getresponse.com

---

First Impressions Will Sell Property Fast!

First impressions count, buyers will have already formed an impression... Read More

Selling Property - Valuing Your Property

Selling property privately has many advantages over using an estate... Read More

San Antonio Texas Real Estate

The San Antonio, Texas real estate market is still going... Read More

Why I Love Country Living

As somone who has lived in both places, I can... Read More

Should You Sell Before the Housing Bubble Pops

For the past several years housing prices have risen dramatically.... Read More

Creative Real Estate Investing

With a job that paid $3.40 an hour, I saved... Read More

Home Selling: How To Set The Right Asking Price

Many homes remain unsold for a long time because they're... Read More

Buying Land For Development Requires Careful Planning and Execution

From the desk of Colm Dillon ... Author "Residential Development... Read More

Donald Trump on Real Estate

I love what Trump says about the business of real... Read More

Why Property Investors can Crash and Burn

Many experts say you can't lose if you put your... Read More

Yes But, How Do I Evaluate Buying Undeveloped Land And Get Into The Business?

These real questions on buying undeveloped land are answered by... Read More

Basic Real Estate Valuation

Given the current interest (dare I say hysteria) associated with... Read More

What to Look Out For When Buying Off Plan

Buying Off PlanIt can be difficult to decide when every... Read More

Vegas: The New Frontier

Unless you have been living in Siberia, you know that... Read More

Cashing Out of Preforeclosures - Exit Strategies for Maximum Profit

One of the quickest ways to real estate profits is... Read More

The Ultimate Short Sale Secret

Buying foreclosures can be extremely profitable for real estate investors.... Read More

Real Estate Investing with No Cash and No Credit

Lots of folks think it can't be done.How in the... Read More

Rehab Your Way to Wealth: The Quick Way to Fixer-Upper Success

Completely rebuilding a house is not necessary to make money... Read More

Advantages and Disadvantages to Selling a House on Your Own

As with any business transaction, there are pros and cons... Read More

Real Estate Investing By The Numbers

Just like most things real estate investing can be broken... Read More

Encouraging Debt

Most of us don't talk about money, finances, credit, debt....Young... Read More

Dont Sell It Yourself

Don't sell it yourself! Sometimes a "FSBO," or house "for... Read More

If You Cant Afford to Retire...Move

According to Warren Bland, PhD, an award-winning author and geographer... Read More

Will The Real Home Buying Guide... Please Stand Up?

Use Google right now and do a search on, "Home... Read More

11 Steps Away From Buying a Home

There is no doubt that the market for houses has... Read More

Investment Real Estate Done Right -- Your Quickest and Safest Path to Wealth

In investment real estate the quickest way to wealth is... Read More

How To Negotiate A Higher Price For Your House

Negotiation is where many FSBO home sellers really have problems.... Read More

Property in Bulgaria - Huge Investment Potential

Bulgaria is a truly magnificent country, located in Eastern Europe... Read More

Dealing With Difficult Tenants

When managing residential properties one bad tenant can often undo... Read More

Content Ideas for Ads and Brochures When Selling Your Home

Even in this hot real estate market, selling your home... Read More

Choosing a Realtor

Purchasing a property, either as an investor or as a... Read More

Landscaping Adds Great Value to Real Estate And Helps You Sell

Over the years several of our clients have had professional... Read More

Housing Froth Creating Imbalance for Consumers and Investors

Home buyers and sellers should think twice before jumping into... Read More