Real Estate Investing Tips - H&L Forum

where should I invest in?

Pinoy — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:45:30 +0000

after the sale of my properties,i want to invest in an area that is popular and has good business potential, where is a good spot and why?

Is the Philippines still worth investing in as a foreigner?

Brainee — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 14:55:41 +0000

Yes. The Philippines remains viable for foreign investment if you pick sectors with strong fundamentals and navigate ownership limits smartly.

Pros:

GDP growth stays around 5–6%.

Large English-speaking labor force.

Booming BPO, logistics, manufacturing, and tourism sectors.

Property prices still lower than regional peers.

Infrastructure improving under “Build Better More.”

Cons:

Foreign ownership restrictions: land can’t be owned directly, only through 40% max corporate share or long-term lease.

Bureaucracy and corruption can slow permits.

Power costs and logistics remain higher than neighbors.

Best entry points (2025):

Industrial real estate near Clark, Subic, or Batangas.

Tourism and hospitality (especially boutique or eco resorts).

Renewable energy (solar and wind projects encouraged).

BPO/KPO startups and software outsourcing.

Agricultural exports (cacao, coffee, seafood processing)

What’s better: condo rentals or small house rentals?

gerd — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:50:43 +0000

Planning to invest this year. Di ko alam kung mas okay mag-rent out condo sa city or house sa probinsya.

Is house flipping still profitable in 2025?

gerd — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:00:50 +0000

With construction materials getting more expensive, I’m wondering if house flipping still makes sense this year. Anyone here still doing it successfully?

Red flags when buying "investment properties" online

geraltofrivia — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:48:46 +0000

Some listings look professional but I'm worried about scams. What are the usual red flags when buying investment property from Facebook or online sites?