Real Estate Investment: Types and Acquisition Methods

Real estate is a high-value asset with diverse forms. It can be categorized based on usage and ownership objectives as follows:

Types of Real Estate

1. Single Houses, Twin Houses, Townhouses – Suitable for personal or family residence

2. Commercial Buildings (Shophouses) – Used for business operations or leasing

3. Condominiums – Popular for both investment and residence

4. Commercial Units – Rental spaces for businesses

5. Large-Scale Projects (Hotels and Office Buildings) – For major investors seeking long-term returns

6. Business Lease and Retail Spaces – Ideal for entrepreneurs who do not want to invest in property construction

Methods of Acquisition and Real Estate Management

1. Direct Listing from Property Owners

• Owners list properties directly with the company

• The company markets and finds buyers/tenants

• Commission fees as per agreement, with 50:50 sharing if co-brokered

2. Listing through the Company’s System

• Property owners act as agents under the company

• The company advertises and sources potential buyers/tenants

• Commission fees are distributed per membership contract terms

3. Selecting NPA Properties (Non-Performing Assets)

• The company manages the process from booking, negotiation, contracting, and title transfer

• Service fee of 7% from buyers (4% for agents, 3% for the company)

4. Rent-to-Own Contracts

• Suitable for buyers unable to secure bank loans

• Requires a 15-30% deposit and monthly rental payments for three years

• Contract extension available with an additional 15-30% payment on outstanding amounts

• If the buyer defaults for three consecutive months, the contract is converted to a rental agreement

5. Buying and Mortgaging with Non-Bank Lenders

• Property used as collateral for loans

• Interest calculated upfront based on sale price

6. Sale with Right of Redemption for Foreign Property Owners

• Provides upfront funds of 40-60% of property value

• Interest at 15% per year or 1.25% per month

• Service fee of 2,500 THB (non-refundable)

• Property valuation based on real market conditions

• Redemption period of 6 months to 1 year, extendable

• Sellers can choose to:

  1. Redeem as scheduled

  2. Waive redemption rights

  3. Extend the sale period by paying interest in advance