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Have you ever wondered how some people seem to have the Midas touch when it comes to real estate riches? How they turn a modest investment into a fortune that most of us can only dream of? Well, it turns out it’s not magic, but a well-thought-out strategy. And thanks to real estate advisor Aishwarya Shri Kapoor, we’re getting a peek behind the curtain at how it’s done in one of India’s hottest property markets – Gurgaon.

Kapoor’s advice is simple, yet profound: stop thinking like a regular home buyer and start thinking like a builder. In a world where we’re often told to buy a property and hold onto it for dear life, she suggests something radically different. “Gurugram isn’t a city. It’s a flywheel,” she says. “If your capital sleeps, it shrinks. If it rotates, it scales.”

So, what does that actually mean for you and me? It means that the real money isn’t made by waiting for a property’s value to creep up over the years. Instead, it’s about strategically moving your money through different stages of a project’s life. It’s a bit like a dance, and if you know the steps, you can lead your way to incredible wealth.

Here are the five key moments that Kapoor says are the secret to success or real estate riches:

• Get in Before Anyone Else: The real magic happens before a project is even announced. This is where you need to be a bit of a detective, keeping an eye on government notifications and policy changes. It’s about seeing the potential before it becomes obvious to everyone else.
• The Pre-License Flip: This is your chance to get in on the ground floor. By investing before a project has all its official permissions, you’re taking a calculated risk. But when those licenses come through, the value of your investment can shoot up, giving you a chance to make a tidy profit.
• Team Up with the Big Players: Ever thought about joining forces with a developer? By getting involved in the early stages through a joint venture, you can get a slice of the pie that’s usually reserved for the pros.
• Know When to Bow Out: This is where most of us get it wrong. We tend to jump in when we see the fancy brochures and billboards. But by then, the smart money has already made its move. Kapoor’s advice is to sell when the retail buyers are just starting to get interested.
• Reap the Rewards: Once you’ve made your profit, it’s time to consolidate your gains and enjoy the fruits of your labor, whether that’s through rental income or by reinvesting in your next big project.

But it’s not all about timing. Kapoor also emphasizes the importance of doing your homework. Don’t just fall in love with a property; fall in love with the numbers. Negotiate like your life depends on it, make small, smart upgrades that will boost your resale value, and always, always know your local market inside and out.

At the end of the day, what Kapoor is telling us is that building wealth in real estate isn’t about luck. It’s about having a plan, being disciplined, and having the courage to go against the grain. It’s not about buying ten different properties; it’s about understanding the five moments that can turn a modest investment into a life-changing fortune.

Source :-  BT