The decision to buy a house with the view to renting it out as an investment can potentially be profitable, but needs to be carefully weighed up against other types of investments that may be more readily accessible and easier to manage. "Because the South African property market has historically seen good returns, people could assume that it's a fail-safe investment, however, returns are by no means guarantee. Investors must commit to an initial capital outlay, ongoing funding and a fair … [Read more...] about Factors to consider when buying an investment property

