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How to Create a Simple
Real Estate Business Plan
Becoming a full time property rehabber is actually a very easy process. So why do so many investors get it wrong, or even worse, do nothing? Simple: NO BUSINESS PLAN!
Make no mistake about it: This is a business!. If you invest time and capital with the aim of making a profit, then you are in business, regardless of wether you purchase one or fifty homes.
Before you commit a single dollar or a minute of your time, you should step back and have a good think about what it is that you want to achieve.
When developing your business plan, you may wish to consider the following questions:
- How many renovations do you wish to complete in one year? - Do you have sufficient capital/finance to achieve this target? - Will you sell for profit or hold? - Do you wish to create an additional income stream? Do you wish to do it as a full time job?
Why you need to write a business plan?
To plot the course
- To create the "big picture" - to recognise long term direction and think about staying in business and not just starting a business
To create a feasibility study
- Test the viability of your goals - Is it going to be profitable - What kind of financing will you need - Recognise the barriers to your success
Become a better decision maker
- Anticipate problems - The process of gathering information ahead of time will allow you to make more informed decisions - Your plan will provide you with an organised way to face issues
For a reality check
- The plan will challenge some of your pre-conceived assumptions - Your plan will raise questions that will inspire solutions before you need to face those problems - It allows you to recognise what will be required of you - Identifies your strengths and weaknesses and highlights needed areas of assistance
Guide and measurement tool
The business plan will act as a guide throughout your development and allow you to measure your progress against planned expectations. You can make adjustments accordingly.
Your business plan should contain the following elements:
1. Executive Summary: Include general information about your business; your objectives; and your Start-Up details.
2. Market Analysis Summary: Give a brief description of the market that you intend to work in, and your acquisition strategy.
3. Implementation Plan: Outlines your renovation strategy and process.
4. Sales Strategy.
5. Sales Projection
7. Financial Plan.
8. Management Summary.
9. Important Assumptions.
10. Summary.
About the Author
Sal Vannutini is a successful real estate investor and author of the best selling "Fixer-Upper Fortunes". Free e-book and 6 Part mini-course reveals how to make a fortune in real estate. Visit: Fast Fixer Upper Profits.