When you have decided to buy a property either to live in or as an investment, you will have to be careful about how much you are paying. The price of a property is influenced by a lot of things like the age of the property, condition of the property, location, and the type. A property in excellent condition, and in a prime location will usually have heavy pricing, compared to a property that is in bad shape and needs significant renovations. However, buying cheaper properties, renovating these properties can get you higher price and will help you make good profits.