There is a lot to learn if you want to move into the buy to let property business. The internet allows you easy access to a lot of this information for free and you can also consult with a buy to let mortgage specialist if you have any further questions you need answering.
If you are new to the property business then you might be better talking to a specialist because they might even know of properties in the area that are available and would be a good choice for your first property. They can also tell you the pitfalls and things to be aware of as they would have experienced many of them. Giving mortgage advice is what they are there for, so you shouldn’t have to pay to consult with them because you might even end up taking a mortgage from them, so they will usually help all they can.
A buy to let mortgage specialist will tell you that the main thing they look for when approving mortgages is how much rental income is going to be possible with a property. This will determine the total amount they will lend. With most lenders, they will want the rental income to be at least 125% of the total mortgage amount. This gives them a small amount flexibility if the market drops.
So the location and condition of the property is going to be crucial to make the most amount of money and also to be able to get the mortgage you need. You can look around at other properties and see how much rent they are bringing in. This is what the lender will do also but it is best to find out for yourself anyway because you need to know how much rental income you will be getting each month.