WHY INVEST IN REAL ESTATE? |
Investing in real estate is one of the most fundamental ways for you to diversify your overly stock weighted portfolio. It can provide you with the perfect opportunity to control the success of your own investment. Buying and managing rental property is one of the simplest means for the hopeful entrepreneur to start a small business. The concepts are quite basic and the business plan can be just as simple. There are many factors that you will need to consider when evaluating what type of property is right for you. However, the key objective should always be the same: to find and purchase a property to be rented at a competitive rate that covers the operating costs. Over time, as the payments remain fairly constant but rents steadily rise, the profits can become significant. A property that pays for itself can yield huge returns over the long term and can provide its owners with an excellent stream of additional income.
There are four major elements of making money in real estate:
1) Cash Flow - Simply stated, this is the difference between the income that a property generates in rent and the expenses it takes to operate the property. It is the most desirable type of profit in real estate because it can provide you with an immediate cash return.
2) Tax Savings and Depreciation ?Real estate investments have significant tax advantages. Any losses that a property incurs over the course of a year may qualify as a tax deduction. More importantly, even if your investment property ends the year with a break even or positive cash flow, you still may be entitled to a tax deduction. Investment property can be depreciated over time and the amount of depreciation taken in any given year may be enough to offset a positive cash flow, reducing the amount of tax you pay on that cash! Of course, everyone has their own specific tax situation, so it is always best to consult your tax advisor on how your investments will affect the amount of tax you will pay.
3) Loan Principle Reduction ?Most mortgage loan payments consist of two parts 1) a principle portion and 2) an interest portion. When you make your monthly payment the principle portion actually reduces the amount of your loan balance, which increases your equity in the property. In essence, your renters will actually be paying for your increasing equity and at the end of the loan term, the property becomes yours ‘free and clear?
4) Appreciation ?This is the most well known factor for making money in real estate. It is the increase in a property’s value over time due to economic changes such as increasing demand, decreasing supply of land and increasing prices due to inflation. Many investors believe that real estate is an excellent hedge against inflation based on its history of long-term steady growth.
Another very important concept to remember in real estate investing is leverage. Leverage is the use of others people’s money in growing one’s own portfolio and is one of the most overlooked considerations amongst the general public. There are few other investments you can make in which someone else will actually loan you the money for the purchase.
Consider an investment property that grows in value by 4% over the course of year from $100,000 to $104,000. If the investor purchased the property with only 10% down, a 90% mortgage, and seller paid closing costs, his cash invested would be $10,000. The general public would tend to view this property as yielding only 4%, without considering the impacts of leverage. However, we must remember that the investor’s true return is based only on the amount he contributed. The increase in value of $4000 divided by the initial investment of $10,000 yields a 40% return. Quite a difference compared to the measly 4% without our good friend, leverage. Of course this example has been oversimplified and does not consider cash flow, tax advantages, and loan principal reduction, which could potentially make the returns on this property even more favorable. |
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IF INVESTING IN RENTAL PROPERTY IS SO GREAT, WHY ISN’T EVERYONE DOING IT? |
Most people will agree during casual conversation that investing in real estate is one of the best ways to accumulate wealth. Unfortunately, most of the same people that have these conversations will never buy a single investment property. The general public has a fear of risk taking and the unknown. People are typically afraid of things that they do not understand. The truth is that real estate investing can be one of the safest investments one can buy. We’d like to dispel the common fears and myths about real estate investments by sharing some of the major excuses people give for not getting started.
1) I don’t have enough money for a down payment.
Today’s mortgage market is amazing. There are lenders out there that will allow a borrower to buy a primary residence with no money down and investment property with a minimal down payment. The use of creative financing can supplement the remaining sum needed for the purchase. StreamOne RES has the knowledge and experience to help you work with your lender to come up with a creative way for you to finance your first investment property.
2) I don’t have time to look for investment property.
This is actually a valid reason preventing some from getting started. Finding good rental properties takes time and careful analysis. It is a game of numbers. You may evaluate many, many properties before finding ‘the one? After visiting several properties, you might find one that seems to be a great fit on the surface. However, through careful analysis the projected profits might turn out to be less than great. That’s where we come in! StreamOne RES knows where to go to find the good deals that make your numbers work. We can help you locate the right property, evaluate its potential profitability, and negotiate a deal that drives you to success.
3) I don’t want to spend my weekends dealing with tenants and fixing toilets.
Are you saying you’d rather be spending time with your family & friends than arguing with difficult people and then cleaning up after them? We don’t blame you. StreamOne RES believes that everyone should have a strong balance between business and personal life. That’s why we offer a full range of property management services to help preserve your investment, while seeking a maximum return for you. Our philosophy is to carefully evaluate each tenant to find the best fit for your property. Choosing only good tenants is the first step in avoiding problems and confrontation. Whether we are your full-time property managers or just helping you to get started, we can guide you in sorting the good from the bad.
4) I need to learn more about real estate investing before I can start.
Late night infomercials and expensive courses on real estate investing are giving the industry a poor reputation. You shouldn’t expect to be sitting on the beach sipping margaritas while being interviewed about your $5 million net worth after only one rental property. But after long term, steady growth, you should expect to build an additional stream of income that allows you to achieve the dreams and goals of your future. StreamOne RES can help to educate you on the tools and techniques of investing in residential rental property. You don’t need to spend big bucks to become an informed investor. |
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LEASE OPTION |
If you are in the market for a house, but have less-than-perfect credit, we have the solution for you. At many banks, you do not qualify for a loan if you have a below average credit score or are self-employed - even if you have the down payment money they require. At StreamOne, we offer a lease option program where you can get into the house of your dreams with a small down payment and no qualifying. Once you are into the house, we will work with you to help you get qualified for a loan - one monthly payment at a time.
Wholesaling
If a "bargain hunting" investor looking for the right "handyman special," we have likely got a deal for you. At StreamOne, we love to give bargains to bargain hunters who are looking for just the right property for fix up.
Retailing
If you are looking for that perfect new home and want to avoid paying commission to a real estate agent, look no further. Browse through our homes for sale on this Web site to find the one that is perfect for you. If you find the one you want, but are worrying about financing, we may be able to help you with that, too. |
