Archives for December 2017

New 2018 Tax Law Impact on Real Estate Owners

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Congress has approved sweeping tax cuts and tax reform that have not been tackled by the federal government in over 30 years (since the Tax Reform Act of 1986.). The new tax law, formally referred to as “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” will go into effect on January 1, 2018.

This article has the most up-to-date information along with a summary of how the new tax law provisions will affect homeowners and real estate investors who own all types of investment property. Although this article generally does not delve into tax issues not associated with real estate, there are many new tax provisions and this is essential information for anyone that owns real estate to understand.

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Advantages of Buying Turnkey Rental Properties

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Advantages of buying turnkey rental properties are many especially for new buyers. Turnkey rental properties provide investors with a chance of experiencing high return on investment due to numerous advantages associated with the built-in defenses which provide security. Turnkey properties are also great real estate investment vehicle for investors who want a long term sustainable passive income without any hassle. These defenses operate as anti-fluctuating tools against the economic cycles. The biggest advantage of buying turnkey rental properties is that the cash flow starts from the first month onward, which is generally not possible in any other type of investment. A turnkey rental property is a good source of income to own because it  provides a quick return on investment and a stable income with no work to be done by the owner of the property.

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Why Cheap People Will Never Get Rich

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The other day a friend of mine approached me excitedly, saying, “I found the house of my dreams. It's in foreclosure and the bank will sell it to me for a great price.”

“How good is the price?” I asked.

“Just before the real estate market crashed, the seller was asking $780,000 for the property. Today, I can buy it from the bank for $215,000. What do you think?” she asked.

“How would I know?” I replied. “All you've given me is the price.”

“Yes!” she squealed. “Now my husband and I can afford it.”

“Only cheap people buy on price,” I replied. “Just because something is cheap doesn't mean it's worth the cost.”

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How To Buy Turnkey Rental Properties

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When it comes to real estate, you'll find widely divergent opinions about its importance in an investment portfolio of an individual. Investing in a turnkey rental property is among the best investments you could make today in the US real estate market. The value of your turnkey rental property may increase to make it profitable for you to flip it in the future . But having said that, a turnkey real estate investing does require a lot of research, planning and hard work to make the purchase a sound  investment.

Turnkey Rental Property

With turnkey rental property investing you do no buy such properties and hold them until you could sell the properties for profits. You buy them for  a passive rental income and expect to get a ROI over the years to come. However, you can always flip a rental property  after a few years for a lump sum profit making. This article will guide you on how to buy turnkey rental properties.

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