Investing in Real Estate in Georgia: How to Choose a Property and Calculate Profitability

• Why Batumi hotel projects attract investors
• Assessing location and seasonal demand
• Forms of investment: room ownership, aparthotel, equity
• Due diligence: developer, permits, legal checks
• Operations: on-site management or outsourcing
• Risk assessment and tax considerations
• Exit strategies and portfolio diversification
• Practical pre-purchase checklist

A practical guide for buyers and investors considering premium apartments in Batumi: location, developer checks, rental potential, legal due diligence and property management.

A practical guide for investors considering apartment rentals in Tbilisi: assess neighbourhoods, rental demand, legal checks, taxes and steps to prepare a property for tenants.

• Why rental houses are attractive to investors in Georgia
• Choosing city and neighborhood (demand, seasonality, risk)
• Rental strategy: long-term vs short-term
• Legal and tax checks before purchase
• Property management: self-manage or hire an operator
• Renovation and upgrades to increase revenue
• Financing options and risk mitigation
• Step-by-step checklist for buyers

• Key factors affecting yield: location, condition, layout, floor
• Short-term vs long-term rental profiles
• Demand, seasonality and occupancy in central Batumi
• Costs to include: management, taxes, utilities, maintenance
• How to estimate real (net) profitability and account for vacancy
• Practical steps for buyers and investors
• Common risks and mitigation tactics
• How BuyHome supports research, purchase and management

Article outline:

• Why Batumi appeals to investors
• Assessing location and infrastructure
• Choosing and vetting the developer
• Legal due diligence for the unit and land
• Financing options and payment methods
• Rental and resale potential
• Taxes, management and running costs
• Practical steps to buy safely

• What business‑class apartments mean and investor appeal
• Choosing the right neighborhood in Batumi
• Developer reputation and construction quality
• Rental demand, seasonality, target tenants
• Legal checks and buying as a foreigner
• Financing, currency risks and taxes
• Exit strategy: rent, renovate, resell
• Practical steps and a pre‑purchase checklist

• Location evaluation: tenant demand and local infrastructure
• Apartment type: studio vs one/two-bedroom — liquidity and appeal
• Legal checks: ownership, permits and tax considerations
• Finances: purchase cost, ongoing expenses and reserve planning
• Management: self-manage vs local agency in Batumi
• Renovation: cost-effective improvements for stable occupancy
• Long-term plan: hold, renovate, or repurpose
• Exit and risk management: how to reduce vacancy

• Why Georgia’s resort real estate attracts investors
• Key risks and ways to mitigate them
• Choosing location: Batumi and other coastal towns
• Types of properties and their pros/cons
• How to estimate returns and plan cash flow
• Legal and tax considerations for foreigners
• Practical steps from inspection to property management