8 benefits to investing in real estate

e.g. You can own an asset valued at 100K for only 20-25% down. Like buying on margin in the stock market!

You can rent your property out for a positive cash flow, while someone else pays your balance owed on the principal residence.

Track and record all expense reduces taxable income & taxes paid

1. Defer, defer, establish trust, die

a. 1031 Exchange option
b. New “Cost Basis”

By paying down mortgage you will owe less on the mortgage which is increasing the amount of equity you have in the home.

On Average we have seen 5-10% Annual increase here in Minnesota over the years. e.g. 200,000 house will gain 10,000-20,000 in vale over a 12 month period.

Opportunity to maximize value is in your hands – One of the best things about real estate is that you can improve a property if you want – add amenities like a pool, or improve it with an updated kitchen or bath. You can than either rent it out or sell it for more than you paid for it.

In some properties, you can use loans for 100% financing, and some traditional conventional products with as little as 1% or 3%.