{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d72784e408342486f3e10c1/60ff0ecd537df200192b0677?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Importance of Forecasting - Adam Lawrence","description":"<p>Have you heard people say things like \"no one has a crystal ball\" when it comes to what is going to happen in the market....</p><p>Well duh but as investors it is your job to forecast this as investing is about future income from the assets we invest in.</p><p><br></p><p>I welcomed back Adam Lawrence back to the show to discuss just how important forecasting is.</p><p>Not only has Adam bought over 400 properties in the last decade but he has a background in wealth management as well as being a fantastically educated investor.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss;</p><p><br></p><p>How investing in Buy to let properties has changed over the last 20 years</p><p><br></p><p>Ways in which to add value to Buy to let investments.</p><p><br></p><p>How associated costs with buying a Buy to let property in a ltd company can add up.</p><p><br></p><p>How important capital values are for total returns.</p><p><br></p><p>How important time frames are when looking at investment opportunities</p><p><br></p><p>What we look for when forecasting.</p><p><br></p><p>Various metrics we use.</p><p><br></p><p>How illiquid property is and the positives and negatives of that when forecasting.</p><p><br></p><p>The different types of property markets based on location, property type and tenancy type.</p><p><br></p><p>How riding a market and beating a market are very different.</p><p><br></p><p>Comparing investment opportunities in terms of markets, industries and assets.</p><p><br></p><p>And lots more.</p><p><br></p><p>Big thanks to www.brickflow.com for sponsoring this episode. If you are looking for development finance I highly recommend them.Have lenders bid on to lend to you all in one place rather than approaching lots of different ones.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in the Boardroom Club or the Property Business Retreat that myself and Adam host please email rod@incomethroughproperty.co.uk</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Rod Turner"}