Unless you simply enjoy losing money and enduring stress, Investing in property requires a tolerance for risk, a commitment of time and effort, and an interest in details — especially legal details. The most basic requirement is an interest and aptitude for learning. Advertising, contracts, construction, property law, market study, and even some psychology, all form a part of property investing. You don’t have to become an expert in all of these before making a move, but if you don’t enjoy learning about these and the host of other related subjects that are part of the business, then you may be eaten alive after jumping in.