
Anthony Obadina

15/06/25

5 mins read
If you’re reading this, it meansyou’ve probably been considering investing in real estate in Lagos—maybe even ashortlet apartment. But here’s the unspoken truth most marketers won’t tellyou: every month you delay owning a shortlet property, you’re leaving up to ₦1million on the table. That’s not hype. That’s what the Lagos market isdoing right now.
7 Facts Investors need to know before Investing in Shortlets
Let’s break it down not from thehype of marketers, but from the calm, calculating lens of a seasoned investor.
1. Shortlet Isn’t Just RealEstate—It’s Cash Flow Engineering
In Lagos, real estate appreciation is good. But if you’re only betting on land or long-term rentals, you’re playing a slow game in a fast-paced market.
Shortlet apartments are furnishedproperties leased to guests for 2 to 30 days. But it’s more than just real estate—it’s a hybrid model combining real estate, hospitality, and tech.
Here’s the reality:
-Average daily rate (ADR) in Surulere: ₦50,000 – ₦85,000
-Average monthly occupancy: 80%– 85%
-Gross potential: ₦500,000 – ₦1 million per unit/month
Now ask yourself: how long will your empty plot in Epe or Ibeju-Lekki take to produce even ₦500k in net cash?
2. The Million-Naira Leak: Why Delaying Costs More Than You Think
Let’s do a simple math:
If your shortlet earns ₦1m/month and you delay for 12 months, that’s a ₦12 million loss.
And unlike inflation, rent doesn’t go backward. You won’t “make up for it later."
Now flip the question:
What if you had bought that one-bedroom shortlet in 2023?
-By now, you’d have earned up to ₦24 million
-That’s school fees for your kids
-A new luxury vehicle
-Or capital to buy another unit and compound your wealth
3. “But I Want to Buy Land First”– A Mistake Masked as Strategy
Many new investors say, “I’ll buy land first, build later.” That sounds smart—until you realize that land is not an income-generating asset until it’s developed.
While your land is “appreciating,”shortlet owners are earning monthly. They are getting:
-Recurring cash
-Return on investment (ROI) within 18–24 months
-Equity appreciation and operational profit
The truth is that land is a sleepingcapital while a shortlet is a working capital.
4. Fear of Recession? ShortletsKeep Flowing
In economic downtimes, long-term rentals struggle. Tenants default. Buyers delay.
But shortlet properties, especially in prime zones like Surulere, Anthony, Ilupeju, remain in demand for:
-Business travelers
-Tech startups doing short-term projects
-Remote workers
-Nigerians in diaspora coming home
In 2024, about ₦72 billion was spent on shortlet stays in Lagos. That’s not speculation. That’s real money exchanging hands—and you could be on the receiving end.
5. Who Is Already Earning ₦1m+Monthly from Shortlets?
It’s not just celebrities or big socialites.It’s:
-Investors who believed in our idea
-Young professionals who partnered with AMRealty
-Diaspora Nigerians buying investing with us
They made one smart decision while lots of people are still thinking
6. The Psychology of Delay: Why We Miss the Boat
Investors don’t lose because of ignorance—they lose because of hesitation.
Here’s what happens:
-You start researching
-You overthink the risk
-You wait for “perfect timing”
-Prices rise. Units disappear
-You say, “I should have entered last year."
When you repeat this kind of decision, it leads to regret that leads to people retiring broke.
7. AM Realty’s Value Model: Why We Help You Start Without the Stress
At AMRealty, we don’t just sell properties. We build wealth systems for forward-thinking Nigerians.Here’s how we protect and grow your investment:
-Prime Property Locations: Surulere, Ikeja, Anthony, Ilupeju etc.
-Fully Furnished Units: From interior to kitchenware
-Hands-off Management: We market, host, clean, and manage
-Transparent Earning Reports: Monthly report of earnings
In short—you invest once. Your shortlet works forever.
FAQ: Addressing Your Real Concerns (and Solving Them)
1. What if bookings drop?
We diversify across platforms and have multiple returning clients.
2. What if guests damage my property?
We have insurance, policies, and trained cleaners and caretakers.
3. What if I want to use it sometimes?
You can block your calendar. You own it.
Why You Should Act in the Next 30 Days The shortlet market is becoming more competitive, and developers are adjusting prices every quarter. By the time you make a decision, that ₦75M deal could be ₦120M or sold out just like our two bedroom.
Each day of hesitation = lost rent.
Each month = lost compounding.
Each year = lost growth.
CONCLUSION
Real wealth is not just in land or assets—it’s in freedom.
-Freedom to earn while you sleep
-Freedom to cover expenses without stress
-Freedom to retire early
A shortlet investment is the most practical path to sustained wealth in Lagos right now.
And every day you wait, you’re leaking money into the future of someone who did invest. So, ask yourself again:
How much longer will you keep losing ₦1 million per month?
You don’t have to regret. Give us a call now: 07068560860