How to Buy Luxury Real Estate

Buying a mansion or other type of luxury real estate may be the ultimate indulgence for those who have it all. Both as an investment and as a symbol of wealth, mansions can turn out to be a wise buy if you can afford them. As with any property, though, it’s important that you plan in advance and consider all options before spending your money on one.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Talk to a real estate broker who specializes in luxury properties. Not only will this increase your options but it will also grant you the right to actually tour the place. Most high-end properties are only accessible through agencies, rather than being up for sale directly to the public.

2. Make a list of what you consider essential features in a luxury property. Depending on where you want to live and your own likes and dislikes, these can include anything from security gates or a pool to your own movie theater room or fitness center.

3. Build up your fortune. Luxury properties are unlikely to be available through financing or credit. Those that are will still require an excellent credit history and a sizable bank account in order for you to obtain the financing in the first place. Working on your capital and finances will make you more likely to be able to afford this type of property.

4. Search online for luxury residences at websites such as ExpensiveRealEstate.net. Minimum home prices at these websites start at half a million dollars and go all the way up to at least 25 million or more. When searching here, you are allowed to add special features to the type of home you want, such as backup power, cathedral ceiling, billiard rooms and even guesthouses (see Resources below).

5. Get financing through specialty companies such as Red Capital Community Development Company, LLC, which offer loans for large real estate investments. These companies are especially good if you plan on buying real estate that will need significant repairs or plan on expanding or changing the structure of the construction (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Look for international properties if you can’t afford to buy something in the US. Properties in Central America and East Europe tend to be cheaper, so you get more for your investment. They are usually older too, so if you’re in the market for a historical property, you should be looking for it abroad.

Resources

• To find mansions and one-of-a-kind real estate
• Red Capital Community Development Company, LLC for loans and financing help

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on 4/24/2009 thank you for the info on buying luxury real estate for a great investment.