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How to Plan for Passive Real Estate Investments

If you want to invest in Real Estate without doing a lot of work, it’s important to know what your endgame is.  Think about what you want to achieve, then make a plan.

Here are some factors to consider as well as some things you can do:

  1. Write It Down: Think about why you want to invest in Real Estate.  Ask yourself: Do you want your investment to grow over time?  Do you want it to give you money regularly?  You can also consider more ‘practical’ and personal questions: How much do I want to save for my child’s college tuition?  Do I need to prepare for my parents moving in with me to better care for them?  How much is that house that I was looking to move into? Figure out what is best for you and write it down.
  2. Research the Return(s): Many people buy real estate hoping its value will go up over time.  This can happen if more people want to live or work in that area.  You can make money by selling the property for more or by getting a loan based on the increased value.  If you want to make more money, look for places that are improving or need some fixing up.  You can also make changes to the property to make it worth more.  Remember that the economy and other things can affect how much the property is worth, so do your research before you invest. 
  3. Regular vs. “More” Regular Income: Real Estate can give you money regularly through rent.  This means that people pay you to live or work in the property you own.  To get more regular income, look for properties that are cheaper but can be rented out for more money. Also, try to find places where a lot of people want to rent, so you don’t have empty spaces often.  You can also save money by making the property more energy efficient or by talking to the people who provide services to get better deals.
  4. The Long Game (or Short): Decide how long you want to invest.  Think about how long you are willing to keep your money in real estate.  Years? Decades? Months?  All of these are important in making investment decisions.  
  5. Know Your Budget: Figure out how much money you can spend on your investment and how much money you want to get back.
  6. Have Different Kinds of Investments: It’s a good idea to not put all your money in just one kind of investment.  Real Estate can help you spread out the risk, which means you’re not depending on just one thing to make money.  Real Estate can be different from other kinds of investments, so it can help protect you if something goes wrong.
  7. Tax Savings: There are some ways to save money on taxes when you invest in Real Estate. For example, you can get a deduction for the cost of the property over time.  You can also delay paying taxes on the money you make if you sell one property and buy another one.  Talk to a Tax Expert to understand more about this.
  8. Make a Plan: Once you’ve considered and weighed all your options, make a plan.  Think about your money situation now and what you want to plan for the future.  It’s important to check your goals regularly and change them if you need to.  This will help you stay focused and make good choices when you invest in Real Estate.

Looking at all of this, even as a Passive Investor, it can seem like a LOT of work.  Still, these are necessary in order to make the best decisions when it comes to Real Estate Investing.  A good amount of people can learn this, execute it, and make a decent profit.  Most people, however, will need help getting started.  If you’d like to learn more about Real Estate Investing and how it can work for you, contact us now at in**@ea***************.com.  We look forward to working with you!

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