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The Rich vs Poor Mindset: Which Mindset Do You Have In 2022?

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What is the difference between the rich vs poor mindset? How do the successful differ from the rest of us? So many people do not obtain financial freedom because they do not have one thing: the right mindset. Everything starts with how you think about money, wealth, and success. It is not a matter of luck, birth, or connections.

The biggest differences between rich and poor people can be traced back to mindset, outlook, and behavior. The rich and the poor don’t only differ in how much they have in their pocket, but also in how they think. Rich people have a way of thinking that is different from poor and middle-class people.

They think differently about money, wealth, themselves, other people, and life.  By doing so, you will have some alternative beliefs in your mind from which to choose. In this way, you can catch yourself thinking as poor people do and quickly switch over to how rich people think.

A positive attitude, focusing on doing the right thing overlooking good, becoming a continual learner and careful risk management are all differences between the rich and poor. This reduces their odds of becoming poor after disaster strikes, and it helps them achieve their financial goals over the long term.

A rich mindset will tell you to be self-sufficient & build multiple streams of income. It will tell you to build a team of smarter people than you to leverage the efforts of talented people. The mindset of the rich is the most decisive reason why “the rich keep getting richer, while the poor get poorer.” Bill Gates has been quoted as saying, “If we weren't still hiring great people and pushing ahead at full speed, it would be easy to fall behind and become some mediocre company.”

So, which mindset do you have? Let's examine twelve startling differences between how rich people think and how poor or middle-class people think.

Rich vs Poor Mindset

1. Rich People Believe “I Create My Life”

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Poor mindsets believe “Life happens to me.”

If you want to create wealth, it is imperative that you believe that you are at the steering wheel of your life; that you create every moment of your life, especially your financial life.

Instead of taking responsibility for what's going on in their lives, poor people choose to play the role of victim. Of course, any “victim's” predominant thought process is “poor me.” And presto, through the law of intention that's literally what they get; “poor,” as in money, me.

Here's some homework I promise will change your life. For the next seven days, I challenge you not to complain at all. Not just out loud, but in your head too. I've given this little challenge to thousands of people and several hundred have personally told me that this exercise completely transformed their lives.

2. Rich vs Poor Mindset: Rich Play the Money Game to Win

 

Poor mindsets play the money game not to lose.

Poor people play the money game on defense rather than offense. Let me ask you, if you were to play any sport or any game strictly on defense, what are the chances of you winning that game? Most people agree; slim and none.

Yet, that's exactly how most people play the money game. Their primary concern is survival and security, not wealth and abundance. So, what is your goal? What is your real objective? What is your true intention?

Rich people's big goal is to have massive wealth and abundance. Poor people's big goal is to have “enough to pay the bills…” on time would be a miracle! Again, let me remind you of the power of intention. When your objective is to have enough to pay the bills, that's exactly how much you'll get; just enough to pay the bills and usually not a cent more. You get what you truly intend to get.

3. Rich Mindsets Are Committed to Being Rich

 

Poor mindsets are uncommitted to being rich.

Most of us have good reasons as to why it would be wonderful to be rich, but what about the other side of the coin? Are there reasons why it might not be so great to be rich or go through the process of trying to get rich?

Each of us has a file on wealth in our minds. This file contains our personal beliefs including why being wealthy would be great. But for many people, their file also includes information as to why being rich might not be so great. These people have mixed internal messages around money and especially wealth. These mixed messages are one of the biggest reasons that most people never become rich.

The #1 reason most people don't get what they want is they don't know what they want. Rich people are totally clear they want wealth. They are unwavering in their desire. They are fully committed to creating wealth. They will do “whatever it takes” to have wealth as long as it's moral, legal, and ethical. Rich people do not send mixed messages to the universe. Poor people do.

I hate to break the news to you, but getting rich is not a “stroll in the park.” It takes focus, expertise, 100% effort, and “never say die” perseverance. You have to commit to it, both consciously and subconsciously. You have to believe in your heart you can do it and you deserve it. If you are not fully committed to creating wealth, chances are you won't.

4. Rich vs Poor Mindset: Rich People Think Big

 

Poor people think small.

We once had a trainer teaching at one of our seminars who went from a net worth of $250 thousand to over $600 million in only 3 years. When asked his secret he said, “Everything changed the day I began to think big.”

Another way of understanding this is to answer the following question: How many people do you serve or affect?

For instance, in my business, some trainers enjoy speaking to groups of 20, others are comfortable with 100, others like an audience of 500, still others want 5000 people or more in attendance. Is there is a difference in income between these trainers? You bet there is.

Who are you? How do you want to live your life? How do you want to play the game?

Do you want to play in the big leagues or the little league, in the majors or the minors?

Will you play big or play small? It's your choice.

But hear this. It's not about you. It's about living your mission. It's about living true to your purpose. It's about adding your piece of the puzzle to the world. It's about serving others.

Most of us are so stuck in our egos that everything revolves around “me, me, and more me.” But again, it's not about you, it's about adding value to other people's lives. It's your choice. One road leads to being broke and miserable, the other leads to money, meaning, and fulfillment.

It's time to stop hiding out and start stepping out. It's time to stop needing and start leading. It's time to start being the star that you are.

5. Rich Mindsets Are Bigger Than Their Problems

 

Poor people are smaller than their problems.

Getting rich is not a stroll in the park. It's a journey that is full of obstacles, twists, and detours. The simple fact is, success is messy. The road is fraught with pitfalls and that's why most people don't take it. They don't want the problems.

Therein lies one of the biggest differences between rich people and poor people. Rich and successful people are bigger than their problems while poor and unsuccessful people are smaller than their problems.

Poor people will do almost anything to avoid anything that looks like it could be a problem. They back away from challenges. The irony is that in their quest to make sure they don't have problems, they have the biggest problem of all… they're broke and miserable.

The secret to success is not to try to avoid or shrink your problems; it's to grow yourself so you're bigger than any problem.

It's just an everyday occurrence, like getting dressed or brushing your teeth. Whether you are rich or poor, playing big or playing small, problems do not go away. If you're breathing, you will always have so-called “problems.”

What's important to realize is that the size of the problem is never the real issue. What matters is the size of you!
Remember, your wealth can only grow to the extent that you do! The idea is to grow yourself to a place where you can overcome any problems that get in your way of creating wealth and keeping it once you have it.

Rich people do not back away from problems, do not avoid problems, and do not complain about problems. Rich people are financial warriors and when a warrior is confronted with a challenge they shout: BRING IT ON!

6. Rich vs Poor Mindset: Rich People Focus on Opportunities

 

Poor people focus on problems. Rich people see an opportunity in every situation and work to explore it. 

Rich mindsets see potential growth. Poor mindsets see potential loss.

Rich mindsets focus on the rewards. Poor mindsets focus on the risks.

We're not merely talking about “positive thinking” here, we're talking about a habitual way of seeing the world. Poor people come from fear. Their minds are constantly scanning for what's wrong or what could go wrong in any situation. Their primary mindset is “What if it doesn't work?” or, more bluntly, “It won't work.” Rich people, as we discussed earlier, take responsibility for creating their life and come from the mindset, “It will work because I'll make it work.”

In the financial world, as in most other areas, the risk is directly proportionate to reward; generally, the higher the reward, the higher the risk. People with rich mentalities are willing to take that risk. They work to exploit opportunities even when they don’t have the expertise for it.

Rich people expect to succeed. They have confidence in their abilities, they have confidence in their creativity and they believe that should the “doo-doo hit the fan”, they can always make their money back or succeed in another way. They look for ways to educate themselves to be better prepared for the task.

On the other hand, poor people expect to fail. They lack confidence in themselves and their abilities, and should things not work out, they believe it would be catastrophic.

You have to do something, buy something, or start something to succeed financially. You have to see profit opportunities all around you instead of focusing on ways of losing money.

7. Rich Mindsets Always Focus on Positive Attitude

 

Poor people lack a positive attitude.

Poor is a mindset. It is a lack of hope.

Dave Ramsey, the national best-selling author, once explained the difference between broke and poor is attitude. The broke have no money right now but have a positive outlook; they believe they can do better and can do better when they work toward doing something better. They think they’re doomed to remain in poverty. The little man can’t get ahead. The poor are oppressed by the rich.

They can’t save money because they think it will be taken from them, and they waste money they do save or receive as a windfall on pleasures because they don’t think they can do better by doing anything else. For example, when you think you can’t do better, you won’t finish that challenging degree program or take a second job to get out of debt because there is no point.

Or they think they can’t be wealthy because they believe the lie that most millionaires inherited their wealth and class. The truth is that 80 percent of the rich are the first generation, and less than 3 percent inherited enough to become millionaires.

A negative attitude can hinder those with even a good income. A classic case is being afraid of investing, so you leave money in savings or CDs and earn less than the rate of inflation. Another is seeing money as immoral, so they give it to charities and “needy” friends and family.

They have nothing themselves, ensuring they have no savings for their emergencies or retirement. This is why long-term financial success requires a positive mental outlook. Setbacks like unemployment or massive medical bills are seen as temporary and then worked through.

8. Rich Mindsets Do Not Flaunt Their Wealth

 

People with rich mindsets lead frugal lives.

The public perception of the rich is that they flaunt their wealth. We are lied to when they show “the rich” wearing designer clothes, taking fancy vacations they brag about, and having lavish parties. In reality, a very small number of the truly rich ever live this way, and most who do live this way are high-income earners who have almost nothing saved.

Once the windfall of a signing bonus or record contract is used up, they have nothing. Unfortunately, this image is compounded by marketing efforts to say you have to spend money this way to become rich. Yet wasting money on fancy cars, expensive trips and other trappings of success prevents you from doing so.

That perpetual 500 dollars month car payment and the largest house you could afford to prevent you from becoming wealthy. Most real millionaires live in a house they can afford, and they prioritize paying off the mortgage. They own their cars for years and avoid car payments, though they may buy a used luxury car and keep it running for ten years.

They are content with what they have while they build their businesses and portfolios. And they earn their money honestly. There is a popular myth that most millionaires are liars and cheats. One lie is that the rich don’t pay their taxes, though the top 1 percent pays 40 percent of the taxes.

Another lie is that the rich are dishonest scammers, that they only got wealthy by hurting others. In reality, surveys show that the number one trait of millionaires that they consider key to success is integrity. You can’t stay in business if you’re known for scamming customers or being sued for fraud all the time. Nor can you create the quality relationships that are necessary to build a business network if you’re a liar or cheat.

9. Rich Mindsets Understand The Value of Education

 

Poor mindsets are oblivious to the importance of constant learning or education.

Rich mindsets learn and update their skills throughout their lives.

Education remains a major determinant of lifetime income. Note that this doesn’t mean you have to go to an expensive private college or earn an advanced degree. However, you nearly guarantee you’ll be poor if you don’t finish high school.

One difference between the rich vs poor mindset is that the rich understand the value of knowledge. They’re not part of the 40 percent of adults who don’t crack open a book after graduating high school. They’re reading industry publications to learn more about their field and excel at work.

They’re reading about money management and personal development so that they do better in life. They’re constantly learning. They’ll ensure that they keep up their certifications, and they’ll proactively earn additional certifications to qualify for raises and promotions.

10. Rich Mindsets Are Better At Risk Management

 

Poor mindsets often live in fear of taking new risks.

The rich aren’t gambling with their money, whether it is taking trips to the casinos or taking big risks with penny stocks. They are careful to manage risk. One way they do this is by having the right insurance coverage. They have life insurance, health insurance, and disability insurance so that a personal disaster doesn’t wipe them or their families out. They won't just start a business or investment without analyzing its profitability.

They have emergency funds with several months of savings so that they can cover a major unexpected expense without having to go into debt. They prioritize protecting themselves over spending money on wants. This doesn’t mean they don’t invest in stocks or real estate. It means they do their homework before investing money.

They research the properties and the costs to rehab and sell them before they buy. They research stocks or mutual funds before putting in their money. Educating themselves about various subjects reduces their risk level. And that is why one of the differences between the rich vs poor mindset is that the poor often live in fear of catastrophe, while the rich expect to be able to weather the storm.

11. Rich vs Poor Mindset: Rich People Build Multiple Streams of Income

 

Poor people have one stream of income – their job. 

Poor people put all of their eggs in one basket by being dependent on one stream of income.

The wealthy are known for their work ethic, but there are plenty of people who work hard but remain in poverty. There are several ways the rich work differently. One is that they devote time to planning their financial future. They save for retirement so that they have a passive stream of income before they have to retire from their job.

They aggressively pay down debt and avoid taking on new debt so that their income goes further. They dedicate time to handling their investments while investing every month, whether it is in a 401K or rental properties. If they own a business, they capitalize on it to generate additional income.

It might be licensing intellectual property or renting out one of the suites to generate additional revenue. They may hold a day job but teach or consult on the side to earn additional income. This can be a form of risk management, too, since it gives them a head start if they lose their job or simply want to start their own full-time business.

12. Rich Mindsets Believe in Saving, Investing, And Multiplying

 

Poor mindsets splurge on materialistic things. 

Poor people end up saving nothing to invest.

Rich mindsets save, save, save. They save 10% to 20% of their net income every year. The rich are intentional. They don’t put off saving for the future. They start saving with every paycheck, and they choose not to splurge so they can make that next 15 percent contribution to retirement.

They don’t say they’ll pay off the debt later. They create a plan to pay down debt and follow it, month after month until they’re debt-free. According to “The Millionaire Next Door” and Chris Hogan’s follow-up book “Everyday Millionaires”, most millionaires by net worth either follow a budget or deliberately send a set percentage to savings and live off the rest.

In short, they devise plans and follow them. They set goals, and by focusing on them and constantly working toward them, typically achieve them. Note that it isn’t just money. This is why the wealthy are less likely to be overweight, too. If you’re already used to consistently working toward financial goals, an exercise and diet plan is just one more plan to follow.

Remember, for anyone to cross the line from poverty to wealth, you need to have a change of mindset. If you want to get rich, then you need to change your mindset and begin to see things from the perspective of the wealthy. Hope you liked this article! 

References:

Mindset/Attitude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdnhKJG6bYk
https://www.businessinsider.com/rich-people-are-positive-2016-4
https://www.thebalance.com/secrets-of-the-invisible-rich-1289824

Intentionality
https://www.chrishogan360.com/investing/how-to-become-an-everyday-millionaire
https://www.healthcare-administration-degree.net/poverty-obesity/

Being Good, Looking Good
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-define-wealth-formula-the-millionaire-next-door-2019-https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/millionaire-myth-busters

Education
https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/saving/T047-S001-10-secrets-of-the-millionaires-next-door/index.html

Multiple Streams of Income
https://www.getrichslowly.org/nine-lessons-in-wealth-building-from-the-millionaire-next-door/
https://thecollegeinvestor.com/5656/5-millionaire-neighbor-telling/

13 Tips For Buying a Rental Property in 2022

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Looking to purchase and profit from a rental property? In this article, we're going to give you some important tips on how to buy a rental property. These are the steps every budding property investor should take to pick a good cash-generating rental property. By following these steps, you’ll be well prepared to buy your first rental property. As a form of real estate investment, buying a rental property is considered to be a very good one.

You should buy a rental property if you want to diversify your holdings beyond stocks and bonds. The biggest advantage of buying a rental property is that it's a passive investment that required very little day-to-day management from owners or landlords. The other advantage is that you start earning a return on your capital investment immediately in the form of rent. Imagine this – After you make the down payment and pay all closing costs, the renter pays off your mortgage. How good is that?

However, it requires due diligence, on your part, to ensure you get the best return on your investment. Just like any business, purchasing a rental property to earn monthly income can be a bit risky too. Remember, choosing the right property, maintaining it, dealing with tenants—all that takes work. Investing in a rental property is not as easy as investing in stocks. From the first decision to get into the landlord's biz to buying a building, the idea may be daunting for the first-time investor. Real estate is a tough business so you need careful planning before putting down your money in rental properties.

Finding good rental property deals can be a difficult task to accomplish. A bad rental property deal will make you no profit or even worse, it can lead to a financial loss. Therefore, as a naive real estate investor, you should opt for buying off-market rental properties from turnkey real estate companies. A rental property should be turnkey and rent-ready. A good rental property is fully refurbished or a new construction residential property. The property must be in growth markets and must produce a positive cash flow. The property must have a good appreciation potential.

Norada Real Estate Investments helps take the guesswork out of real estate investing. By researching top real estate growth markets and structuring complete turnkey real estate investments, they help you succeed by minimizing risk and maximizing profitability. Our investment properties for sale are at or below fair market value – which means there is a potential for more returns on your investment.

For beginners looking to invest in a rental property, it is frequently placed in the category of income sans work. However, it’s not like that at all. Although it qualifies as passive income, that doesn’t mean you’re not going to buckle down. If you choose to manage the property yourself, you must know that unlike stocks it is not hands-off management. You will be required to do a lot of work for managing the rental property as well as your tenants.

Making money in real estate is not necessarily as easy or as simple as you’ve been told. Even if you hire property managers to help you manage your rental properties, you still have to manage them. Buying rental property is not for everyone. It should be an investment option you consider only once you’ve achieved a certain level of financial independence. If you do it right, you can put yourself on the road to success with cash regularly flowing into your bank account.

13 Tips On How To Buy Your First Rental Property

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When seeking to buy a rental property, you must tread cautiously. This will help you to avoid common risks in rental property investing. Investment real estate, although a highly profitable business, is also equally a very tricky one. There’s a lot to be wary of including con agents and dealers, substandard properties, and exorbitant charges among others. It’s just important that you exercise caution before buying anything. Here are the 13 tips that you must follow when buying a rental property for passive income generation.

1. Buy Rental Property In The Best Location

As you already know, “Location, Location, Location” still rules and remains the most important factor for profitability in any form of real estate investment whether it is “fix and flip” or rental property investing. Before you get your heart set on a specific location, bring your rental property’s location into serious consideration.

  • Find out what is the crime rate in that location.
  • Are there schools close by and how are they rated?
  • How far are the amenities like parks, supermarkets, transport hubs, and restaurants?
  • How good is the rental property market in that location? What are the comparable rents and purchase prices?
  • How is the economic development of the area?
  • How the locality is expected to evolve over the investment period? If the area develops, the rent price will increase and so will your income and vice-versa.

2. Choose The Right Rental Property Markets

When choosing a rental market, it is always best to select one that is best aligned with your investing goals. For example, an investor who only wishes to go in it for the cash flow (and not appreciation) should probably opt for a more stable market. These markets won't fluctuate upwards or downwards, and they won’t be growing at a very rapid pace. The strength of the overall economy significantly impacts the real estate market. With the population, jobs, economy and industries, and mortgage availability moving upwards, the growing markets are always booming.

In growing markets the number of properties available to the population will be less, hence the demand for housing will increase. The increased demand leads to a rise in home prices. Strong real estate markets and increased job growth go hand in hand.  Demand for all types of real estate increases with the number of local jobs, as during periods of economic development or boom. Additions to the local labor force tend to drive rents and prices upon rental properties in the vicinity. So, you get both a good property appreciation and a rent increase.

Population growth is also an indicator of a strong real estate market. When people from out of state move in, the rental property market gets boosted. Such increases in the population of renters and employment trigger a rise in the demand for housing. The market entered into a phase that favors sellers and it takes many years for supply and demand to become balanced again. Now as a rental property owner it means that you have an opportunity to capitalize on a unique investment opportunity.

Our picks are affordable and growing markets like Houston, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Memphis, Dallas, etc. However, it’s difficult to tell whether a given market is wise to invest in, and there is certainly no guarantee that anyone can give you. Timing a rental property market is also important. When it comes to buying rental properties, location is important but so is timing to a certain extent. The general rule is – Buy in a Buyer's Market. Sell in a Seller's Market. You should not buy near the top of the housing market cycle and see the value of your property fall and then wait several years for the market to rise again.

3. Buy Rental Property Using Leverage

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As important as location, location, location is to buying, so is leverage, leverage, leverage. *David Reiss, a Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School believes understanding the mortgage market helps keep costs low and reduces market cash flow uncertainty. Having a mortgage can also free up cash for repairs if needed for your potential investment. He goes on to say consulting a professional can save you time and money. Caveat Emptor. When going for leverage to finance rental properties, no lender will lend you money with no money down, and no seller will carry a note without you putting some money down even if it’s a promise to do money in the future.

There is no such thing as no money down in any type of real estate investment because the money is going to come from somewhere. In regards to buying investment properties with no money down, one of the best options you can try out is that of borrowing. There is a good deal of banks, financial firms, and private lenders out there who can readily loan you the amount you need to buy a rental property.

Importance of Leverage – If you do it right, you will be able to add more and more rental properties to your investment portfolio. If you wanted to buy $100,000 worth of stocks, you need to invest $100,000 out of your savings. But, if you want to buy a rental property that costs $100,000, you can use other people’s money to make this purchase. A bank or other lender will generally give you 80% of the purchase price. You just need to make a down payment of the remaining 20%. In this way, you can save 80% of your savings through leverage.

4. Choose a Single-Family House When Buying a Rental Property

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New real estate investors should start with single-family rental homes. Why? Upkeep is easier as you only deal with a single tenant. Should something break and needs repair you only have to fix the problem once. Wear and tear on your investment are also reduced with single-family tenants. Following the housing market decline in 2007, single-family real estate investing became a favorable option for investors, saving on construction or refurbishment prices. The quick turnaround for an owner to rent out their property means cash flow is almost immediate.

Single-family rental homes have grown up to 30% within the last three years. Almost all the housing demand in the US in recent years has been filled by single-family rental units. The overall supply of single-family rental homes is flat, though demand isn’t. That is why rental rates were steadily increasing in 2019. Affordable rentals or those renting for 75 percent of the median rate saw rents go up 4 percent in 2019. That is due to the low supply of single-family rental homes in that price range. Given the growing price of land and materials, developers choose to build more luxury homes and condos than cheap affordable homes.

The higher-end single-family rental homes renting for 125 percent of the median rate only appreciated 3 percent in 2019. The growing returns for single-family rental investment have led investors to flood in, snapping up foreclosures and properties in need of major repairs. While fix and flip are popular on TV, fix, and rent out is a standard way to acquire discounted single-family rental investment properties. It has also forced real estate investors to compete with other investors for fixer-uppers.

5. Screen Tenants For Your Rental Property

Do a background check of your tenants before signing up for a lease agreement. Check their court records, credit rating, historical landlord-tenant disputes, etc. Doing so ensures you have a qualified tenant for your rental property. Failure to do so can cause a multitude of expensive problems and personal stress to name just a few. Landlords need to thoroughly vet their tenants to be on the safe side. Finding and screening tenants, doing paperwork, and ensuring low vacancy rates is not an easy job. This leads to losses especially if such rental property was your sole investment. The losses add up more if you have bought the rental property through a mortgage.

6. Learn About Short Term Rental Restrictions

Welcome to the world of VRBO and Airbnb. These short-term rental companies can turn buying a rental property into a nightmare. Some cities have legislated short-term restrictions on rentals. Roh Habibi, the Founder & Principal of TheHabibi Group suggests potential investors need to be aware of HOA and condo laws that may apply to your purchase. Before buying, you need to be sure it can be used as a short-term rental.

7. Do the Math For Your Rental Property

Why overcomplicate your life? Ask yourself this, will the rental payment cover your monthly mortgage cost? Maybe even make you a few hundred dollars. Experts believe that inexperienced investors should let the numbers speak for themselves. If you meet your mortgage payments, you probably have a good deal. Overanalyzing when buying a rental property is a complication you don’t need. The cost of borrowing money might be relatively cheap as of 2022, but the interest rate on your rental property will be higher than traditional mortgage interest rates.

The 2% rule says that for a rental property investment to be “good”, the monthly rent should be equal to or higher than 2% of the purchase price. For a $100,000 property, the monthly rent collected needs to be $2,000/month or higher to meet this guideline. You need a low mortgage payment that won't eat into your monthly profits too significantly. If you live in a city like San Francisco or Los Angeles or Seattle, rent will likely be your biggest monthly expense.

It may eat up a good chunk of your paycheck. Follow the 50% rule for operating expenses on your rental property. If the rent you charge is $2,000 per month, expect to pay $1,000 in total expenses. Operating expenses on your new property will be between 35% and 80% of your gross operating income. The normal operating expense ratio range is typically between 60% to 80%, and the lower it is, the better.

8. Buy Rental Property With A Good Rate of Return

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Owning rental properties can provide investors with steady rental income or capital gains when sold for a lump sum profit. Profit is made on investment as a percentage of the cost of the investment. A cap rate of 7% or north of that number is considered very good for a profitable rental property. Generally, the average rate of return on investment is anything above 15%. When calculating the rate of return on a rental property using the cap rate calculation, many real estate experts also agree that a good ROI is usually around 10%, and a great one is 12% or more.

Amazing deals can be found by wise investors. To do so involves shopping the areas for what houses are selling for. Areas that are expected to transition to a more gentrified neighborhood should be prime investment targets. The biggest disadvantage of buying a rental property that you could face is the lower yield. While not always the case, most rental properties are priced much higher than the fair market value in that neighborhood, and that is because of the convenience they offer since they are already renovated and come with a tenant in place.

9. Consult Real Estate Finance Professionals

When buying a rental property, it’s important to deal with recognized professionals. Opportunity cost and leverage are needed to be known, in the financing world. These experts will help you understand the cost benefits and potential opportunity costs when using all cash. They will advise you on the actual revolving cost and true margins on the financial side of things.

10. Get A Written Lease Agreement For Your Rental Property

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When renting your new property, having a proper lease is very important. With one in place, you can eliminate potential misunderstandings between you and the tenant. Some of these include rental payment and due date, termination fees, are pets allowed, insurance, ensuring the living space is clean, and even the heating temperature setting in winter.

When you have a written lease agreement, if there is a dispute at a later date, it can help clarify what was agreed to by both sides. On the other hand, if there is no lease agreement, then there is no authority for the landlord to make any deductions from the tenancy deposit – no matter how dreadful the condition of the property when the tenant moves out.

If he tries to make any deductions, any challenge made by the tenant will succeed at adjudication. Fortunately, when you have a lease agreement in place, there are several steps you can take as a landlord to mitigate any further damage and even cover the expenses to repair them.

11. Outdoor Space is a Bonus

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And an appealing outdoor space helps a rental property attract and retain tenants. To rent to good tenants, consider buying a rental property with outdoor space. Most renters will enjoy having family and friends over for backyard BBQs, relaxing, and just spending time outdoors. If the area is private that’s a big plus to consider. Renters can then add personal touches to make the space an outdoor oasis to enjoy.

Outdoor space is desirable to prospective tenants, even if it is a patio, balcony, or fenced backyard. A usable outdoor space can be used for the kids to play or for pets to run free. If you can provide a small space to enjoy the sunshine and some fresh air, you'll be able to attract more tenants and select the very best. Having an outdoor space is always a bonus when it comes to renting.

12. Balance Your Risk

People will still need places to live even in a flat economic cycle. Your rental can be a steady income generator during a downturn. Choosing the correct rental property helps balance risk. Areas with a high demand for rentals will continue to generate income even when the economy is in a downturn.

13. Buy What You’re Familiar With

Like all your major investments in life, buy what you know. When buying a rental property, use your life experience to help you gain a competitive edge. Experts suggest looking for investment properties near your college campus. Another life experience to mine would be retired military near a military base. Properties near hospitals can provide rental opportunities for nurses. Your real-life experiences can make you a good investor.

Let Us Help You In Buying Your First Rental Property

The American Dream used to include real estate investing. If chosen carefully, real estate investing is likely to give steady returns in the long run. Buying a rental property, like most things in life, once you know the rules of the road it’s not as difficult as you first imagine. Fortunately, experienced real estate professionals or advisers are either a referral away or after some sleuthing on your own, added to your preferred supplier list. Go for reputed turnkey real estate companies and buy rent-ready properties.

A turnkey rental property is a great option for investors searching for passive income that requires as little active management as possible while still accomplishing a modest return on investment. Then, hire a good property management company that would find qualified tenants as well as manage the property on your behalf. When shopping for expertise remember, there are no stupid questions. But lots of stupid answers.

Consult with one of the investment counselors who can help build you a custom portfolio of turnkey cash-flow rental properties in the various growth markets across the United States.  All you have to do is fill up this form and schedule a consultation at your convenience. We’re standing by to help you take the guesswork out of real estate investing. By researching top real estate growth markets and structuring complete turnkey real estate investments, we help you succeed by minimizing risk and maximizing profitability.

References For Further Reading:

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  • http://www.losangelesemploymentattorney.org
  • http://www.caponeforyourhome.com
  • http://www.freddybaezcalderon.com
  • http://www.roomtobreathe.us
  • http://www.homeunion.com
  • http://www.aehomegroup.com

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You can calculate net operating income (NOI) for your real estate investment by using the generally accepted net operating income formula, which is your potential rental income plus any additional property-related income minus vacancy losses minus total operating expenses.

Keep in mind the net operating income formula can vary depending on who calculates it.

For example, most investors separate potential rental income and other income, but sometimes you will see them combined. Regardless, the generally accepted net operating income formula is your potential rental income plus any additional property-related income minus vacancy losses minus total operating expenses.

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Single-family homes have lower rates of vacancy (downtime) than commercial property because there are more potential renters for a single family home than there are for a gas station or a big box store.  Single family homes have the most attractive financing terms available.  Single family homes will never become technologically obsolete.  What technology could replace the need and desire for a place with four walls and a roof where humans sleep at night?

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Norada Makes Inc. Magazines List of California’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies!

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Norada Ranks No. 188 on the Inaugural 2020 Inc. 5000 Series: California
With Two-Year Revenue Growth of 125 Percent

We are proud to announce that we have made the inaugural Inc. 5000 Series: California list of the fastest-growing private companies in California.

Inc. magazine ranked Norada Real Estate Investments as #188 on its inaugural Inc. 5000 Series: California list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing California-based private companies.

Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the California economy’s most dynamic segment — its independent small businesses.

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