Walnut Creek investment property: Any residential property can be bought
as an investment. It is difficult to make the numbers work well since
prices are so high but they can work. There are considerations that
will help make it work better. Even though some value is obviously
in the home itself, the majority of value is in the land in Walnut Creek.
Assuming the property is in a typical neighborhood, a home with a
larger backyard is more desirable. A home where the entire back yard
is composed of pool, is not as desirable as one without a pool and
has a nice sized yard. Overly landscaped yards are more difficult
to maintain. In addition, the seller may expect a premium price for
the extensive landscaping. The buyer can always add more for less
money. An investment property has to be viewed as just that from purchase
to resale.
A home that is similar to the others in the area will likely find
a buyer upon resale than one which is very different from the others
around it. Even though there are many types of tract homes in Walnut Creek, many changes have been made to remodel them for today's standards.
Therefore it is possible to find a unique home that fits in with the
neighbors. If your home is much bigger or more fancy than those in
the area, you will not be able to enjoy the appreciation you would
if you had the smallest or less fancy home in the best location. You
will enjoy the best investment with a medium home in the best location
possible for the dollar. It will also be easier to resell.
Three and four bedroom homes are most popular among homebuyers. Therefore
you will have more potential buyers when you attempt to resell the
home. Two or two and one half baths are preferable. Walk-in closets
are enjoyed by all buyers, especially in the master bedroom. Sufficient
storage space is also a real plus. Having the laundry in a convenient
location is desired by everyone. Garages in Walnut Creek vary both in
size and location. One car garages are quite common in older homes.
Newer homes may have a two car garage.
Activities center around the kitchen most often so larger kitchens
with an associated family room are appreciated. These are found most
often in new homes. Since most new homes will not be an investment
property, having a den or family room near the kitchen also works
out well. The dining space may or may not be a separate room. Combination
living room and dining rooms are common. Some homes have eating areas
only in the kitchen. Others have no eating area in the kitchen and
only in a dining room. Having the garage nearby is desirable for convenience
sake.
Pools are at best a neutral item and frequently perceived as negative.
This is for safety reasons as well as the maintenance factor and ages
of the pools in town. Older pools are more common and they need more
work to keep them looking well.
For all of the above reasons and information, please see a local
Walnut Creek agent to get the most up-to-date information on what is
available as an investment property.
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