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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nIf you\u2019ve seen the term \u2018turnkey\u2019 in property listings you may be asking yourself if that is just a clever marketing buzz word or a legitimate key selling point of a home. If legitimate, what does that mean as an investor and could turnkey property investing be the right move for your portfolio?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There isn\u2019t a consensus on what turnkey means but generally, in the real estate profession, it describes a building for sale in a move-in ready condition; and often is occupied or available for occupancy without additional features or updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For investors, because the fully renovated property is immediately rentable or occupied, it could potentially bring in quick cash flow as there would be no upfront costs to renovate and\/or bring the property up to code.<\/span><\/p>\n A turnkey property would not be a fixer-upper needing rehab and repairs but rather one in next to perfect condition with or without a tenant already in place. Investing in this type of home is very different from the buy, renovate, rent, refinance, and repeat <\/span>(BRRRR) strategy<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n BRRRR is more common for a quick resell for profit whereas a turnkey property investment is typically a long term investment strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Turnkey Real Estate Sales<\/strong><\/p>\n There are two distinct groups offering turnkey properties for consideration:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Turnkey Property Management<\/strong><\/p>\n There are property management companies specific to the turnkey model who not only provide purchasing and\/or investment opportunities but also handle all the aspects of tenant selection, rent collection, home maintenance which provides the investor with a hands-off passive income.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you decide to purchase or maintain the turnkey investment with or without the help of a turnkey real estate broker or management company, there are three distinct types of investment opportunities in this industry: home rentals, vacation rentals, and commercial properties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Benefits of Investing in Turnkey Properties<\/strong><\/p>\n The Potential Pitfalls of a Turnkey Investment<\/strong><\/p>\n Conducting a general internet search and using online listing sites might bring up opportunities without much difficulty. However, you may want to do an internet search for a turnkey company that specializes in move-in ready property sales. Just know that using a company will likely incur additional costs so consider that when<\/span> calculating your ROI<\/span><\/a>. Although you may be looking for a passive investment, the due diligence prior to investing should be an active process to help mitigate risk.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are seeking to work with a turnkey company, it\u2019s important to ask <\/span>good questions prior to purchasing before doing business with a turnkey provider<\/span><\/a>. Some questions to consider would include similar questions to purchasing any home but it\u2019s good to interview the company for other information such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What is their company structure and process from start to finish? Many investors purchase a turnkey property from and turn it over to a turnkey property management company. But is it possible to manage turnkey investment properties yourself? Absolutely! Just like any other property portfolio piece, with the right tools and resources an investor can self-manage the day-to-day as the role of landlord\/management company. It may come with additional challenges but a turnkey property can be managed with the right resources even as a <\/span>long-distance landlord<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n To be self-managed investors will need a few tools and resources to maintain high property standards and low tenant turn-over while likely not being in proximity to the property. Remote management might be difficult but not impossible with some careful planning.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Build a Reliable Team<\/strong><\/p>\n You will certainly need to <\/span>select and create an extensive vendor list<\/span><\/a> such as electricians, plumbers, landscapers, etc., as you\u2019ll need to heavily rely on those contractors and experts to care for your investment as if it were their own.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Prepare for Contingencies<\/strong><\/p>\n From <\/span>heat waves<\/span><\/a> to <\/span>hurricanes<\/span><\/a>, emergencies, and catastrophes can happen at any time. It\u2019s important, especially as a long-distance landlord, to be proactive in <\/span>disaster preparedness for your rental properties<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Software Automation<\/strong><\/p>\n A good <\/span>property management software<\/span><\/a> that allows you to automate all the aspects of property management is a must. Be sure the software offers online tenant portals, text, and email communication features, and electronic signatures for documents such as rental agreements and leases.<\/span><\/p>\n Electronic Payments<\/strong><\/p>\n Typically a good landlord software<\/a> will allow you to <\/span>collect rent payments electronically<\/span><\/a> to avoid the dreaded \u201cthe checks in the mail\u201d excuse. A few providers even let tenants pay by cash at convenient local convenience stores eliminating not only handling money but also automating the data-entry accounting of the received funds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Self-managing a turnkey portfolio might not be feasible for your business model or situation, there are numerous property management companies that specialize in not only sourcing new turnkey rentals for an investor but also in providing full-service property management. In that, your income will be more passive as you let the management company handle the day-to-day business of tenant selection, rent collection, and property maintenance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Just as there are turnkey property providers there are also turnkey property management companies and at times those can be the same. Take care again to vet and ask good questions to make sure they have your best interest in mind and not skipping vital steps in getting a home move-in ready or skimping on tenant selection criteria just to occupy the home with a warm body vs an ideal tenant candidate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It might be a conflict of interest or brings discomfort to buy from the same company that would manage the unit(s), so consider hiring a general property management company either in that area or one that can manage your portfolio wherever the properties are located.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Turnkey rental properties abound and can be found by working with a real estate agent, conducting an internet search, or working with a turnkey company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The purchase price typically runs higher for a move-in ready home so it may be necessary to look in different markets to find homes that fit within your budget. Purchasing outside your local area may add challenges to managing remotely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you are investing in single-family homes, vacation homes, or commercial properties, for a truly passive income scenario you may want to hire a turnkey property management or a general property management company for the day-to-day operations.<\/span><\/p>\n Investments are never without risk so be prepared to spend considerable time in due diligence before purchase or hiring an outside company to manage your portfolio which is good advice for any rental property endeavor.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve seen the term \u2018turnkey\u2019 in property listings you may be asking yourself if that is just a clever marketing buzz word or a legitimate key selling point of a home. If legitimate, what does that mean as an investor and could turnkey property investing be the right move for your portfolio?\u00a0 Turnkey Property […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":69,"featured_media":11548,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[275],"tags":[561,12881,12880],"class_list":["post-11547","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","tag-investing","tag-move-in-ready","tag-turnkey-properties","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"yoast_head":"\nTurnkey Property Investing\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Turnkey Real Estate Opportunities and Players<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Pros and Cons of Turnkey Investing<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhere to Find Turnkey Properties<\/span><\/h2>\n
Common Questions Before Purchase<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n<\/span>How long have they been in business and do they have referrals and reviews?
\n<\/span>What sets them apart from other turnkey companies?
\n<\/span>Who currently owns the home?
\n<\/span>Who rehabs the home?
\n<\/span>Will they offer the scope of work done (or in process)?
\nIf so, will they offer an itemized cost or at minimum a list of the items addressed?
\n<\/span>What types of properties are and have been available and are there any within your budget?
\n<\/span>Have the inspections and appraisals already been completed?
\n<\/span>Will the agree to independent inspection and\/or appraisal if requested?
\n<\/span>Is the turnkey <\/span>environmentally friendly with sustainable property features<\/span><\/a>?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSelf-Manage Turnkey Properties\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Tools and Resources to Manage Turnkey Rentals<\/span><\/h2>\n
Finding Help for your Turnkey Real Estate<\/span><\/h2>\n
Summary\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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