
A part time real estate investor usually holds an earned income job. A part time investor can maintain cash flow from earned income employment while enjoying the property. Any excess cash flow from the earned income employment can be used to purchase more real estate and diversify your investment holdings.
Investment real estate is purchased with the intent of fixing up the property, a buy and hold real estate strategy or rental of the property over a period of time. Second home purchases are great investments especially with the low interest rates and increased supply of mortgage money available to borrowers. The National Association of Realtors recently found that the median age for vacation home buyers was 55 and the median age for investment-property buyers was age 47.
Use your IRA to invest in real estate. Your IRA can hold many types of investments including mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and REAL ESTATE. Retirement accounts can own real estate!
Exchanging real estate or 1031 Tax Exchange is the tax code's most powerful reward for owners of investment real estate. Like kind real property is any property held for an investment, trade or business and by exchanging the property, your gain is carried to the replacement property and the gain is tax deferred.
A baby boomer is reaching the age of 60 every 7 seconds for the next 19 years. The aging Baby Boom generation, those born between 1945 and 1965, has led to an increase in retirees, second home purchases and home ownership in general. Many Baby Boomers are inheritance rich and retiring-- luxury real estate is in demand across the country. Condo Conversions, Condos within hotels, Lofts..... purchasers are buying a lifestyle, not just a home.
Fractional ownership is quickly becoming a trend in investment ownership. Fractional ownership allows you to participate in the ownership, tax benefits and appreciation while only incurring a fraction of the cost.
If you want to learn more and discuss your investment opportunities whether you're purchasing or selling real estate, please contact me to learn more. I will be happy to help with all your real estate investment needs. There could not be a better time to buy investment real estate than today!
As with any tax or legal matter, you should consult your tax or legal counsel before taking action.
