There are no short cuts to buying a house. It is the most important investment that you will make in your life and you should not only think about the future profits that you may make on this investment but also how this home is going to be a comfort and shelter to you and your family. But if you are thinking about purchasing it for future profits, then Goa is the right place for investment in the real estate.A paradise for real estate investmentGoa being a popular seaside vacation destination has many beachfront properties, where if you invest in real estate you are sure to reap handsome returns on your investment. Real estate always appreciates in value. With a little maintenance and upkeep, the value of the property goes up and you have the option to sell all of it or a part.You should keep in mind, that as the value of your property increases, its maintenance will also rise. It is here, where you have to be wise and rent your home to recover the maintenance expenses and property taxes. A house in Goa can be rented for a part of the year to tourists. If you wish to it can be remodelled in such a way that you can occupy a part of it and make the rest into a bed and breakfast establishment.If you have no finance of your own, you can take a bank loan on the mortgage of the property that you are purchasing and repay the capital and its interest using the rent that you will receive and in a few years’ time become a proud owner of the property. So you see that the property is virtually self-financing.Get a good solicitorA good solicitor can help you in arranging your bank loans and drawing up the sale deed and other necessary documents to make the legal process a painless one, but take care to find a genuine lawyer who may charge you a little more but will provide you the best service.Make sure the documents that are drawn up are water tight ones. Deal only with genuine owners. There are a lot of underhand deals that are cut when it comes to real estate. If you are not a local, agents may take you for a ride. Keep your wits about you and sign on the dotted line only when you are satisfied.