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Is this the time to purchase rental property or not?

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Acquiring residential property with the intention to rent out, has never been more affordable, with prices still at below market rates as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the rental market has taken a knock, with many citizens unable to afford paying rent presently as a result of the economy. Director of Kruger Attorneys and Conveyances, Louis Kruger, explains why he says you should make the investment, even though the returns may not seem worth it right now. ​
1 Feb 2022 10AM English South Africa Business · Daily News

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