Buying Your First Investment Property 8 Things You Need to Know

Buying your first investment property can seem daunting. However, getting started in real estate investing can be a great way to move forward in your path to financial freedom.

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Real estate investing can provide its owners with anything between a little extra cash flow, a safety cushion of equity, or generational wealth.

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Real estate investing is not for everyone, and there are some pros and cons to investing in real estate.

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– Cashflow – Effective use of leverage – Appreciation – Potential Tax Benefits

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– Not hands off – Low Liquidity – Could lose value

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It is crucial to figure out your preferred investing model, define what property fits this model, and find a property that fits these criteria.

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Getting a loan on an investment property can be a bit different than a mortgage on your primary residence.

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Relationships with the people you will work with for investing in real estate should be organic.

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It would be best if you looked on the MLS, and it is typically the easiest to use your own buyer’s agent for this.

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Buying Your First Investment Property 8 Things You Need to Know

Buying your first investment property can seem daunting. However, getting started in real estate investing can be a great way to move forward in your path to financial freedom.

Real estate investing can provide its owners with anything between a little extra cash flow, a safety cushion of equity, or generational wealth.

Real estate investing is not for everyone, and there are some pros and cons to investing in real estate.

– Cashflow – Effective use of leverage – Appreciation – Potential Tax Benefits

Pros

– Not hands off – Low Liquidity – Could lose value

Cons

It is crucial to figure out your preferred investing model, define what property fits this model, and find a property that fits these criteria.

How To Pick A Property

Getting a loan on an investment property can be a bit different than a mortgage on your primary residence.

Loans

Relationships with the people you will work with for investing in real estate should be organic.

Building Your Team

It would be best if you looked on the MLS, and it is typically the easiest to use your own buyer’s agent for this.

Acquisitions

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