How to Become a Real Estate Investor – Why Choose Real Estate?

Posted: Jan 20, 2009 | Comments: 0 | Views: 3,276 |

Ask a question

200 Characters left

Investors typically choose real estate for a number of reasons: cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, and leverage.  A real estate investor holds property for personal or commercial investment reasons.  This differs from real estate dealer who holds property primarily for resale to potential clients.  An active investor typically buys a property and then makes repairs or improvements with the intention of selling the property for a profit.  A passive investor usually hires an investing firm to find and manage potential profitable opportunities, and is not actively involved in any improvements or negotiations related to the property.  Unlike a professional realtor who has to pass a series of exams and be licensed by local and state agencies, an investor simply needs capital and confidence. 



By putting down payments on a real estate transaction, an investor can significantly increase his profit percent and better the terms of the financing loans.  By bettering the terms of the loan, an investor can increase his available cash for other transactions, thus increasing potential earnings exponentially.  This process creates a strong cash flow.  This cash flow is very enticing to real estate investors.



Barring any unforeseen declinations in quality, real estate, unlike a car, generally appreciates in value.  This means that once a property is purchased, the value of that property steadily increases over time.  Residential real estate is especially prone to this process.  This is so because residences are comparatively priced.  This means that the value of a property is largely dependent on the value of the surrounding properties.  Therefore, if one house appreciates in value, then the surrounding properties also increase in worth.  An investor can force appreciation by investing in repairs or improvements.



A somewhat lesser known reason that so many people are learning how to become a real estate investor is the beneficial tax rules governing such transactions.  State and federal governments try to encourage investment by writing financial rewards into the tax code.  There are two main rewards built in.  First, an investor can claim monthly mortgage payments as a tax deduction.  Secondly, tax deductions can be made through a process called depreciation.  Though a property may appreciate in value, an investor is allowed to make the assumption that it will actually depreciate over the projected useful lifespan of the unit.  He or she is then allowed to claim this theoretical loss as a tax deduction.



Another strong reason for becoming an investor is called leverage.  Leverage can best be explained through an example.  Say you bought a house for ten thousand dollars and then sold it for eleven thousand dollars.  Your profit margin would be ten percent.  However, if you get an initial loan for the purchase and make a down payment of only one thousand dollars, then your profit margin would be one hundred percent.  This method is called leverage and is a great way to maximize profits.



For all these reasons real estate investing is both an easy and very profitable business to get into.

(ArticlesBase SC #730152)

Rate this Article
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 0 vote(s)
    Feedback
    RSS
    Print
    Email
    Re-Publish

    Source:  http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/how-to-become-a-real-estate-investor-why-choose-real-estate-730152.html

    Article Tags:

    how to

    ,

    Investor

    ,

    become

    ,

    a Real Estate

    How To Invest In Real Estate

    Free expert real estate tips in how to invest in real estate property. Purchasing real estate with no money down using real estate sales tips. Use this great opportunity to expand your real estate investing profits. (02:29)

    Real Estate Marketing Tips - Part 1

    Learn how to: 60 Days to Your First Bargain Property - William Bronchick describes some aggressive marketing techniques that you can use to have motivated sellers with the creative terms you want find you. A.D. Kessler's Real Estate Roundtable #297 Clip 1 from Creative Real Estate Magazine at www.cremag.com (01:41)

    Expert Real Estate Tips - Wholesale Property Guide

    http://tinyurl.com/yczkkvq Description: Find tips like real estate sales tips and expert real estate tips. Use these excellent tips in purchasing real estate with no money down. How to invest in real estate property has been explained clearly. Investing in real estate for beginners made easy. (03:23)

    Learn about Selecting a Real Estate Agent

    Learn about selecting a real estate agent in this video from experienced realtors and mortgage brokers. (02:11)

    Real Estate Marketing Tips - Part 3

    Learn how to: 60 Days to Your First Bargain Property - William Bronchick describes some aggressive marketing techniques that you can use to have motivated sellers with the creative terms you want find you.Real Estate Marketing Tips - Part 3 (01:50)

    Investors typically choose real estate for a number of reasons: cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, and leverage. A real estate investor holds property for personal or commercial investment reasons. This differs from real estate dealer who holds property primarily for resale to potential clients. An active investor typically buys a...

    By: Kenneth J. Van Liew P.El Finance> Real Estatel Feb 05, 2009
    Eliza Maledevic Ayson

    Are you interested to invest in Sarasota real estate? Do you want to earn money from purchasing real estate properties?

    By: Eliza Maledevic Aysonl Finance> Real Estatel May 02, 2007

    The investors of the real estates have the demand to get details of the data about the homes or property at hand and the preforeclosure lists are very helping to them.

    By: Austin Jasonl Businessl Apr 26, 2010
    Amy & Dustin Roberts

    Can you imagine having THE deal of a lifetime, but not being able to close on the property? This is the number one reason why people cannot get started in the real estate investing game. People simply do not have access to funds.

    By: Amy & Dustin Robertsl Finance> Real Estatel Mar 08, 2009

    Buying and where are they investing? WHO IS INVESTING? In recent years the US real estate market has seen the highest amount of investing from foreign investors.

    By: Jeff Garrisonl Businessl Sep 10, 2005 lViews: 200

    Foreign investors may shun the Indian real estate market as lower asset prices in the US and the potential to earn better returns skew the risk-reward equation against emerging markets such as India, say private equity experts.

    By: John Parkerl Finance> Real Estatel Jun 19, 2008
    James Kobzeff

    An insightful look into the types of reports and financial measures successful real estate investors use to conduct a real estate analysis.

    By: James Kobzeffl Financel May 15, 2009

    Nowadays, you can find lots of wholesale clothing suppliers offering amazing deals and discount on clothing items. Thus, open the possibilities and start surfing for you to get to the sites of all these wholesalers.

    By: James Hopesl Businessl Sep 09, 2010

    Purchase your much needed wholesale clothing in many different ways by choosing the right apparel wholesaler. This is one of the fastest and most effective methods used by many online buyers to get exclusive range of clothes without putting too much pressure on their pockets.

    By: James Hopesl Businessl Sep 09, 2010
    Minal

    Aarkstore announce a new report "Service Station Retailing Database 2010: Norway " through its vast collection of market research report.

    By: Minall Businessl Sep 09, 2010

    Well, do you need air freight services? No doubt, the first thing that crosses your mind is the associated charges. Moreover, you can easily obtain air freight quote from a freight agent or a cargo airline.

    By: Corwin Smithl Businessl Sep 09, 2010

    There's no "theory" here, just the nitty-gritty "do it once, get paid forever" stuff that's going to get you into action faster than you ever imagined possible – I'm talking about growth at frightening speeds you could only dream about before!

    By: Erick Johl Businessl Sep 09, 2010

    There's no "theory" here, just the nitty-gritty "do it once, get paid forever" stuff that's going to get you into action faster than you ever imagined possible – I'm talking about growth at frightening speeds you could only dream about before!

    By: Erick Johl Businessl Sep 09, 2010

    There's no "theory" here, just the nitty-gritty "do it once, get paid forever" stuff that's going to get you into action faster than you ever imagined possible – I'm talking about growth at frightening speeds you could only dream about before!

    By: Erick Johl Businessl Sep 09, 2010

    There's no "theory" here, just the nitty-gritty "do it once, get paid forever" stuff that's going to get you into action faster than you ever imagined possible – I'm talking about growth at frightening speeds you could only dream about before!

    By: Erick Johl Businessl Sep 09, 2010

    While investing requires no prior experience or special certification, it is advisable to learn the basics before you begin your new career. There are several ways to gain this knowledge, including books, online guides, and group presentations. However, the easiest and most thorough method to learn the ins and outs is to attend real estate investing classes.

    By: K. Van Liewl Businessl Jan 26, 2009

    Unlike a professional realtor who has to pass a series of exams and be licensed by local and state agencies, an investor simply needs capital and confidence.

    By: K. Van Liewl Businessl Jan 20, 2009 lViews: 3,276

    The most important aspect of a real estate club is the ability to meet with other influential people in real estate or related field of expertise. The investor business is often a lonely one because of the competitive nature of investing.

    By: K. Van Liewl Businessl Jan 12, 2009

    The Real Estate Investment Academy is a complete and easy to understand roadmap to financial freedom. Condensing years of hands on and formal education of real estate knowledge, the academy presents clear and concise steps that will lead to complete fiscal independence. These logical and straight forward steps and tips provide a tangible spring board from which anyone can launch a profitable real estate investment career.

    By: K. Van Liewl Businessl Dec 31, 2008

    The real estate marketplace can fluctuate dramatically and unpredictably leaving as many stories of failure as there are stories of success. The best way to help stack the odds in your favor is to have a solid real estate investment business plan.

    By: K. Van Liewl Businessl Dec 29, 2008 lViews: 1,634

    It was 26 years ago when I asked myself one question? It was rather challenging back then because there were no funds, only enough to finish engineering school with several student loans and a dream! How to become a real estate developer?

    By: K. Van Liewl Businessl Dec 23, 2008 lViews: 412

    Add new Comment

     
    * Required fields
    Author Box
    Articles Categories
    All Categories