These 5 Tips Will Help You Get Started in Real Estate Investment

If you’re looking to get into real estate investing,
I have five tips that will help you.

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Real estate investing is hotter than ever, and it’s no wonder why.

Mortgage rates are low, home prices continue to grow, and demand for rentals is strong.

But if you're interested in investing in real estate, where do you start? And what do you need to know? Here are five crucial tips I've gathered from successful real estate investors to help you out:

1. Don't stick to your own backyard

Many fledgling real estate investors limit their search to neighborhoods they know well. This might cut into your potential for profit. The best deals might be a bit further away, and emerging neighborhoods might offer better growth potential and tax incentives.

2. Use the 1% rule

A good rule of thumb for real estate investing is to look for properties that will offer a monthly return that is greater than 1% of the sales price. In other words, if a home costs $100,000, you should only invest in it if you expect to get at least $1,000 a month in rent.

3. Don't over-rehab

An investment property doesn't have to look like a Pinterest photo shoot. Instead of trying to convert an investment into your dream home, go with middle-of-the-road fixtures—and save yourself both time and money.

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Now, these five tips are valuable—
but they are only a start.

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4. Look to single-family rentals

Single-family homes tend to consistently appreciate. They are also most likely to attract good tenants, and they are something you have direct experience with—and can evaluate personally.

5. Understand the tax benefits

It pays to know the many possible tax benefits associated with real estate investing. These include deductions for depreciation, mortgage interest deductions, and maintenance, as well as the benefits that come from investing through qualified plans like self-directed IRA accounts.

Now, these five tips are valuable—but they are only a start.

If you're seriously considering real estate investing, I'd advise you to first take a look at some of the great homes available around the Brainerd Lakes area. And if this gets your investment appetite going, give me a call at (218) 831-4663. There are two reasons why:

First, I can give you my impressions about which types of homes (and in which neighborhoods) might make for a sensible first investment.

Second, I can also point you to other professionals I personally trust—mortgage brokers, tax advisors, contractors—who can help you make that first investment profitable with the minimal amount of fuss.

If you have any other real estate questions, feel free to reach out to me as well. I’d love to help you.

Join Us for a Free Seminar on the Ins and Outs of Flipping

You’re invited to come learn the ins and outs
of flipping at our free upcoming seminar.

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If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about successfully flipping homes in today’s market, you’re in luck. Today we’d like to invite you to our free upcoming seminar, which will teach you the ins and outs of this common real estate investing tactic. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Country Inn and Suites in Baxter.

During this seminar, we’ll share how to find great investments and buy them for zero money down. We’ll also explain which renovations are worth making before you sell, as well as what you should look for in your next flip. This is going to be a great learning opportunity, so I hope to see you there.

If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP here. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me or my team a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Why Now is a Great Time to Be a Real Estate Investor

Do you know what a triple play is when it comes to real estate investing? We’re going over that and more today.

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We’re finally starting to see home prices rebound in the Brainerd Lakes area and the market has finally shifted into a seller’s market. Now, more than ever, is the ideal time for people to get involved in real estate investing.

There are three profit centers that real estate investors can take advantage of to make money:

1. Use change. This comes from fixing up a property and flipping it for a profit.

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When you put these three profit centers together, you get a triple play.

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2. Cash flow. You gain this from holding the property and accumulating passive rental income on a monthly basis.

3. Appreciation. This is from renting a home, fixing it up, and enjoying appreciation over time.

When you put these three profit centers together, you get a triple play. If you’re thinking about getting into real estate investing and you want to take advantage of this triple play, we would love to hear from you. Give us a call or send us an email and we can help you get started on the right path today.