If an investor gets a property, he will have to take over the loan repayments for the property. This normally poses a challenge in that, the investor has to do follow ups and find out the outstanding loans. In case there is any debt relief, the investor has to find out about this or they may have to repay the debt all over again. Price appreciation This is one of the main challenges faced by investors especially in rental property investments. For instance, in the condominium markets, these properties are increasingly becoming expensive even the smaller units. This has become a big challenge especially for investors interested in such properties. It is increasingly becoming difficult to find reasonable affordable properties that don't pose too much risk. Profitability There are some real estate investments that are not profitable. For instance, you may have rental property that only brings in enough money to cater for the expenses of the property. However, you may not be making any profits that can be used to re-invest in other property. You may not also be making any profits to allow you to earn a living from your investment. There are also properties that may not sustain a person at all. This normally forces an investor to find an alternative job and invest in real estate only on part-time basis. Rise and fall of demand One of the challenges that may affect the industry is the rise and fall of demand for real estate property. When the economy of a country
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