Real estate investment strategies for beginners can start in the most unexpected places. You could literally be seated in a local joint, eating roasted bush meat and drinking fresh palm wine, looking out at the traffic humming by the expressway and across the street, there’s an open field of grass, a few children kicking a ball and aiming towards a “monkey post”. Today it looks calm. Quiet. Undeveloped. But tomorrow? It could be buzzing with trucks, neighbourhoods, families, and commuters. That’s the kind of place we’re talking about when we mention real estate investment strategies for beginners.
Spot the Emerging Corridors
We all know how crowded the city can be: the malls, the traffic, the noise. So we found something exciting: look beyond the usual. For instance, in Land in Omagwa, Rivers have skyrocketed because of the airport. In our post on HOW TO SPOT LAND THAT WILL APPRECIATE FAST IN NIGERIA, we explained in detail the kind of infrastructure you should look out for when you want to buy an investment land.
We walked a dusty road one Saturday morning out there, birds chirping, and felt the quiet hum of change. The “bush” is still there, the sea breeze still whispers. But someone will build a hotel, a shopping mall, residential houses, a restaurant or even a park. That’s when the magic happens.
In short: buy where everyone else isn’t yet, but will be soon.
Buy and Hold for Appreciation
We’re not talking about flipping right away. We’re talking about buying some land and letting it sit quietly, growing in value. This is a key part of smart real estate investment strategies for beginners.
Take the example of some lands in Lagos and around that are rising 10–20% annually in some hotspots. Over a few years, that adds up. If we buy now, hold for 5, 7, 10 years, the land will definitely be worth up to 10 times the amount you bought it.
We imagine telling our future selves: “Thanks for being patient. Thanks for seeing what could be, rather than only what is.”
Prioritise Documentation and Legitimacy
Now, we’re also Nigerians. We know the stories: someone buys a plot, leaves it unfenced, and gets a surprise a few years later. A neighbour claims “your land is ours”, or the land is part of a controversy.
So when thinking about real estate investment strategies for beginners, we stress this: ensure proper titles; Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), Governor’s Consent, clear survey plan.
When we buy land as a company (yes, Brit Properties), we make sure we’re holding the right documents. Because hope is great, but documents are essential. Even though some of our land has just a “survey”, we ensure and work towards upgrading the titles, which is a plus for our clients.
Focus on Affordable Entry, Big Future Potential
We once met a young couple from Ibadan who said, “We couldn’t afford Lekki Phase 1 today, so we bought something in Shimawa instead.” Smart. Places like Ibadan, Ogun, Awka, and other secondary cities are quietly growing.
We like the idea of having our “foot in the door” now. Something affordable. Something with promise. Something that, when the roads widen and the buses arrive, becomes hot property. That’s real estate investment strategies for beginners at their best.
Stay Connected to the Bigger Picture
Let’s go back to that local joint. The children are playing football, the sun is setting, and we talk about this: The sea, the port, the free trade zone; all these big moves matter. They’re like the drum in the background of a festival.
In places like Ibeju-Lekki, the upcoming free trade zone, deep sea port, etc., are major growth engines.
When we invest land now in the path of those drums, we’re doing more than buying land. We’re planting our flag in a future that’s being built.
At Brit Properties, we are more than just sellers. We are your partners in this journey of discovery and growth. We believe in you. We believe in Nigeria. We believe in the land beneath our feet and the horizons beyond.
If you’re ready to step into a real estate investment strategy for beginners that’s about more than quick wins but about lasting value, hope, and wise choices, then let’s talk. Book a free call now. Let’s begin your journey with Brit Properties your trusted real estate company in Nigeria.
