Real Estate Investor Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Real Estate Investor Do?
Real estate investors buy and sell own real estate such as appartements, dwellings, land and non-residential buildings to make a profit. They might actively invest in these properties to increase its value by repairing, renovating or improving the facilities available. Their other tasks may include researching the real estate market prices and undertaking property research.
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Where Do I Start?
Modern Portfolio Theory
The theory of finance that attempts to either maximise the profit of an investment equivalent to the risk taken or to reduce the risk for the expected profit of an investment by judiciously choosing the right combination of financial products.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Real Estate Investor
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialModern Portfolio Theory knowledge
The theory of finance that attempts to either maximise the profit of an investment equivalent to the risk taken or to reduce the risk for the expected profit of an …
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EssentialBanking Activities knowledge
The broad and continuously growing banking activities and financial products managed by banks ranging from personal banking, corporate banking, investment banking, private banking, up to insurance, foreign exchange trading, commodity …
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EssentialProperty Law knowledge
The law and legislation that regulates all the different ways to handle property, such as the types of property, how to handle property disputes and property contract rules.
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EssentialReal Estate Market knowledge
The trends concerning the buying, selling, or renting of property, including the land, buildings, and natural resources encompassed within the property; the categories of residential properties and properties for business …
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EssentialCollect Property Financial Information skill
Collect information concerning the previous transactions involving the property, such as the prices at which the property had been previously sold and the costs that went into renovations and repairs, …
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EssentialCompare Property Values skill
Obtain information on the value of properties comparable to a property which is in need of valuation in order to make more accurate appraisals and assessments, or to set or …
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EssentialEstimate Profitability skill
Take various factors into account to calculate the cost and potential revenues or savings gained from a product in order to evaluate the profit that could be generated by the …
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EssentialExamine The Conditions Of Buildings skill
Monitor and assess the conditions of buildings in order to detect faults, structural problems, and damages. Assess general building cleanliness for grounds maintenance and real estate purposes.
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EssentialHandle Financial Transactions skill
Administer currencies, financial exchange activities, deposits as well as company and voucher payments. Prepare and manage guest accounts and take payments by cash, credit card and debit card.
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EssentialMaintain Records Of Financial Transactions skill
Collate all the financial transactions done in the daily operations of a business and record them in their respective accounts.
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EssentialObtain Financial Information skill
Gather information on securities, market conditions, governmental regulations and the financial situation, goals and needs of clients or companies.
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EssentialPerform Property Market Research skill
Research properties in order to assess their usefulness for real estate activities, using various methods such as media research and visitation of properties, and identify the potential profitability in the …
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EssentialProvide Cost Benefit Analysis Reports skill
Prepare, compile and communicate reports with broken down cost analysis on the proposal and budget plans of the company. Analyse the financial or social costs and benefits of a project …
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EssentialValue Properties skill
Examine and evaluate land and buildings in order to make valuations about their price.
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OptionalConcurrent Estate knowledge
The concept in property law which stipulates the rights and duties of two parties co-owning a property, and the various ways in which co-tenancy is possible.
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OptionalCadastral Taxation knowledge
The taxation legislation concerning real estate and real property's metes-and-bounds of a community.
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OptionalProject Management knowledge
Understand project management and the activities which comprise this area. Know the variables implied in project management such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.
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OptionalBuilding Codes knowledge
The set of guidelines that determine the minimum standards for buildings and other constructions in order to protect public health and safety.
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OptionalEnergy Performance Of Buildings knowledge
Factors that contribute to lower energy consumption of buildings. Building and renovation techniques used to achieve this. Legislation and procedures regarding energy performance of buildings.
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OptionalActuarial Science knowledge
The rules of applying mathematical and statistical techniques to determine potential or existing risks in various industries, such as finance or insurance.
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OptionalTax Legislation knowledge
Tax legislation applicable to a specific area of specialisation, such as import tax, government tax, etc.
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OptionalAttend Trade Fairs skill
Attend exhibitions organised to enable companies in a specific sector to demonstrate their latest products and services, study the activities of their competitors, and observe recent market trends.
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OptionalCommunicate With Banking Professionals skill
Communicate with professionals in the field of banking in order to obtain information on a specific financial case or project for personal or business purposes, or on behalf of a …
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OptionalProvide Information On Properties skill
Provide information on the positive and negative aspects of a property and the practicalities concerning any financial transactions or insurance procedures; such as location, composition of the property, renovation or …
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OptionalTrace Financial Transactions skill
Observe, track and analyse financial transactions made in companies or in banks. Determine the validity of the transaction and check for suspicious or high-risk transactions in order to avoid mismanagement.
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OptionalNegotiate With Property Owners skill
Negotiate with owners of properties who wish to rent or sell them in order to obtain the most beneficial agreement for the potential renter or buyer.
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OptionalPlan Buildings Maintenance Work skill
Schedule maintenance activities of property, systems and services to be deployed in public or private buildings, according to the priorities and needs of the client.
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OptionalPrepare Inventory Of Properties skill
List all the items present in a property building which is leased or rented, in order to have a contractual agreement between the owner and the tenant.
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OptionalSupervise Property Development Projects skill
Supervise the operations of new projects relating to property development, such as renovation, re-leasing, purchasing of land, building projects, and sale of improved properties. Ensure that the operations are profitable, …
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