Benefits of Rockford Realtors for Savvy Business people
I’ve had numerous conversations with
entrepreneurs lately who have come to the conclusion that they need to start
diversifying their business profits into more than just a savings account. If
this is you - pay close attention.
Being a real estate investor isn’t
always glamorous but it is one of the best ways to build wealth over the
long-haul, especially for the entrepreneurial-minded. Here are six reasons why
you should consider investing in rental properties.
1. Cash flow
Many people invest in rental properties
simply because of the cash flow for Rockford realtors - the extra money that is
left after all the bills have been paid. The cash flow can provide ongoing,
monthly income that is mostly passive, allowing you to spend your time building
a business, traveling or reinvesting in more real estate.
Cash flow from real estate is stable and
far more predictable than most other businesses. That's great for entrepreneurs
enduring the ups and downs of start-up life. The cash flow can help float you
though the bad times and live well during the good times.
2. Tax benefits
Let me ask you a quick question: if you
earn $100,000 at your own business and I earn $100,000 through rental
properties, who gets to keep more?
That’s right: I do. Because the
government rewards rental property owners.
Not only is the cash flow received from
your rentals not subject to self-employment tax, the government offers tax
benefits including depreciation and significantly lower tax-rates for long-term
profits.
3. The loan pay down
When you buy a rental property using a
mortgage, your tenant is actually the one paying the mortgage payment, thus
increasing your net worth each month. Because of the loan pay down a rental
property is essentially a savings account that grows automatically, without you
depositing money each month for Rockford realtors.
Today you might owe $200,000 on a rental
property, but next year you might only owe $195,000 because the tenant is
making the payment for you, making you $5,000 richer. Thirty years down the
road, or whatever the term of your loan, it's paid down to $0. You own a
significant asset that you can sell or continue renting, all thanks to your
tenant paying the mortgage.
4. Appreciation
While the loan is being paid down the
value of real estate, generally, goes up. Yes, I know, recessions do happen.
Values do go up and down. People buy at the wrong time of the market. I get it.
However...
Over time, values do climb higher and
higher. That's why I’m not in this real estate game just for a year or even a
decade. I’m in this for life. I know my properties will continue to climb so
that 30 years from now, everything will be worth far more than I’m paying for
it today.
5. A hedge against inflation
Can you imagine paying ten dollars for a
gallon of milk? Or five dollars for a candy bar? While those prices seem
exorbitant to you, this is the future because of inflation. Inflation is the
process by which prices increase due to the value of money decreasing.
While most people fear inflation, as Rockfordrealtors, I look forward to it!
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