Before Investing In Real Estate When investing in real estate there are some things you should take into consideration before investing. One thing you should take into consideration before investing in real estate is what you will want to do with the property. By knowing what you want to do with the property; it will give you an idea how to finance the deal. If you’re buying a property to flip or to fix up and sell it, chances are you will not hold on to that property for long. It is recommended if you’re not going to hold on to a property for long, that you buy the property with an adjustable rate mortgage. With and adjustable rate mortgage or an A.R.M you can choose to pay only the interest on a monthly basis.