India, May 18 -- A fintech influencer has said that investing Rs.20 lakh in an under-construction flat in Hyderabad a few years ago could have yielded a profit of Rs.1 crore today. In a LinkedIn post, Sharan Hegde highlighted that while real estate is often seen as slow money, requiring significant capital and taking decades to appreciate, savvy investors know how to maximise returns through strategic timing and leverage.

Hegde explained that experienced investors enter projects early when prices are at their lowest and use construction-linked loans to reduce initial cash outflow. This approach allows them to benefit from the appreciation curve without tying up excessive capital. "If you play it like the pros, it's high-leverage, high-up...