Neither do you have the interest nor knowledge to do it full-time. However, real estate investment is too lucrative to not touch. So, being a part-time investor is a much saner idea. But then even when doing it part-time, it’s no easy or simple. It’s much more than just about investing in a property and waiting for its value to increase. In order to build a basic portfolio that amplifies your financial independence and bring you long-term returns, you must focus on optimizing capital allocation in real estate.

In the context The Myst of that, here are three things every part-time real estate investors need to build a solid portfolio:
1. Time to learn (and grow)

This is essential. Sure, you don’t necessarily have to try and become an expert. But you do need basic knowledge to understand how the real estate scene functions, how to find and invest in …