Investing in property in the age of Covid-19

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Covid-19 has changed the rules of the game for property investors, with retail real estate owners under pressure because shopping centre tenants have been ordered to shut and, with no cash coming in, cannot afford to pay rent. In this sponsored podcast, seasoned real estate investor and property entrepreneur Mr Scott Picken of Wealth Migrate shares how his organisation identified opportunities in medical buildings where doctors are reliable tenants  - before Covid-19 struck. A South African entrepreneur and property investor who has built a global property business, Mr Picken picks up on how the digital revolution is increasingly playing a role in the property investment arena. And, he shares the details of how "collaborative investing" has been gaining popularity, setting out some of its potential risks and rewards. - Jackie Cameron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Apr 2020 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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