Contributors to the rate of return on rental real estate are appreciation, cash flow, leverage, tax advantages and equity buildup. If all of this is confusing and is keeping you from investing in rental property, take a different approach. Let’s cut out all but cash flow and equity buildup as factors to buy rental property. […]
When you have children, one of the more important things for their future is planning for their college education. Here is a look at two different ways to save; a savings account or an investment in real estate. For my example, let’s assume you have a five year old child and that you will begin […]
Two main benefits to owning rental real estate is gaining appreciation on your investment and the tax savings to you at the end of the year. But what if we didn’t consider these benefits, would owning rental real estate still be a good idea? Let’s look over a couple of other conservative measurements. Knowing about […]
Investing in savings accounts today will earn you back less than one percent on your money and you will be required to pay income tax on those earnings. But if you contribute something extra to your mortgage each month, you will earn savings in a more beneficial way. Paying additional principal payments on your home […]
There are several types of investment opportunities in the world today. If you take a certificate of deposit, this generates cash flow depending on its interest rate but that is the only way it generates investor returns. If you invest in stocks, and don’t get paid dividends, you only earn your investment back if you […]
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home in Burke, you’ve chosen well! Burke is a wonderful place to live. Offering tons of opportunities for outdoor recreation and top-notch education for the kids, Burke has received national attention as one of the best small cities to call home. You can’t go wrong with buying a […]
While renting can be useful for some financial situations, owning a home provides great benefits to you and, ultimately, your financial well-being. 1. Control your space. Use a spare bedroom for your own home office. Create a workout area in the garage. You own the home, you make the rules. 2. Pride of Ownership. When […]
