Smart Real Estate Investments: Tips from Sharan Hegde

Sharan Hegde, a renowned Indian financial influencer, shares his expertise on making smart real estate investments. He cites a project in Hyderabad, where early investors made 5x returns, to illustrate his points.

The Setup

Sharan met Ajitesh Korupolu, founder and CEO of ASBL, a developer with over 10,000 homes built and Rs 2000 cr in sales. He explained how early investors benefited significantly.

Right Time, Right Investment

Invest when the builder is still developing the project, not when the flat is ready. Sharan shared an example where an investor booked a flat at Rs 1.2 cr during excavation and sold it at Rs 2.2 cr post-handover, earning a Rs 1 cr profit in 4 years.

Ready Flats = Bad Investments

Buying ready flats for investment purposes can yield low rental returns (2-3%) and slow capital appreciation. You'll be stuck with EMIs and limited upside.

Things People Miss Out

The real risk lies not in the property but in the builder's ability to deliver. Research the builder's past projects, experience, execution history, and funding model before investing.

Key Takeaway

Sharan advises investing early, using leverage wisely, choosing the right builder, and exiting before handover to turn Rs 20 L into Rs 1 cr.
 

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