If you've been thinking about buying a revenue property, given the current lending environment and the slower real estate market - which has shifted to a buyers' market - there are several reasons why now may be an ideal time.

 Interest rates have also been dropping to historic lows as of late, which should help you more easily obtain financing for your revenue property.

 And although the real estate market slowdown has seen prices drop and interest rates dip, rental income has not wavered - making now an optimal time to start building your revenue property portfolio or continue adding to your existing list of properties.

 During a buyers' market in the real estate cycle, sellers are far more flexible and willing to work with you because they are most likely not receiving much traffic through their doors, let alone being bogged down with multiple offers. And in cases where property has been on the market for quite some time, negotiating a sales price should offer you even more added flexibility

 And when it comes to choosing a revenue property that meets your needs, now is also a great time because the inventory of available properties is plentiful. You will have multiple properties to look at and not be rushed into making a hasty decision with a long list of other buyers ready to make a purchase.

 Another bonus is that, should you wish to make changes to your revenue property, tradesmen who do renovations aren't as busy as they used to be. As a result, these tradesmen are now answering their phones on the first ring, showing up when they say they will and offering much more competitive pricing.

 In order to take advantage of this opportunity, the key is to work with me - a REAL ESTATE professional who is an expert in this niche and can provide you with a wealth of knowledge and ongoing information that will help you make informed investment decisions and feel at ease throughout each purchase.

 I offer an invaluable service to real estate investors because, as a member of the Real Estate Investment Network, I follow a proven system and bring to the table properties that make sense. I also work with mortgage brokers that understand and have worked with real estate investors. if the mortgages on your investment properties are not set up properly from the on-set of each venture, you will not be able to get future financing - a necessity for continuing to build your portfolio of revenue properties.

 A team of experts
Because I specialize in helping clients acquire revenue property, I also partner with other investment property experts, including mortgage brokers, lawyers, accountants, insurance agents and contractors, to name a few, which enables me to provide valuable information to you through this knowledge network I have created.

 By forming ties with other trusted experts, I am able to provide you with a one-stop shop for meeting all of your real estate investment needs.

 I can also help direct you to other organizations that will offer you further insight into your real estate investment needs. If you join groups such as the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) or even a local Rental Owners and Managers Society (ROMS), for instance, you can receive a wealth of added knowledge catered to your revenue property needs.

 Don Campbell, the president of REIN can provide market insight and investing tips through years of personal experience. Other organizations such as ROMS helps with credit checks for potential tenants and can assist to keeps you abreast of changes to the Residential Tenancy Act and other topics/concerns often faced by landlords.

 As always, if you want to talk about revenue property purchases, I'm here to help.