The profitability can vary from a wider aspects based on the types of business one ventures in , the market demand, like having a higher demand in the supply of your business, another thing is the location and management, when you have a standard location for your business,it gives you a visibility to attract customers for your business.
A poor management brings down the stardard and structure of the business,but when you have a good management your business will go smoothly and profitable.
It's very necessary to conduct a thorough research on any business before investment to consider your risk and Goals
Well, you are talking about it from a perspective like it's any other business but what is being discussed here is real estate, but I agree with your points.
Even in the real estate business, the location of your properties and their management plays a vital role. I have observed and it is said by real estate professionals that whether you are selling or renting a place, be it an apartment, a store, or anything in general, a maintained property would bring you higher rates and better customers because everyone like renting or buying maintained, clean, and tidy places.
If we talk about the ROI and whether one should rent or sell a property after buying it, I believe it depends on the person's mindset and what they want in general from this business. Many people believe they get better profit if they buy, renovate, and sell immediately, and many say it's better to rent out and get rent money every month. I would say the first option is better because maintenance costs can become a problem over time when you are renting your properties unless you are very choosy with the tenants you rent your properties to.