The tax benefits in real estate investing are huge, and they are so impactbl that many people will start investing just for the tax benefits alone. Depreciation is the one that we will focus on to day, and that is the ability to deduct a portion of your proper cost each year on your tax return. One of the legacies that i want to leave and what i hope to spread through rental property investing, is the encouragement of dense housing units.
#373: How do people make money in real estate?
Many focus on rental income, but this is only one of five ways that properties create wealth.
We explain five surprising ways that real estate builds your balance sheet: cash flow, appreciation (market-based and forced), tax benefits, principal paydown, and instant equity at closing.
Why does this matter for long-distance investors?
If you’re investing out-of-state, you’ll need to choose a city or town. How do you decide? First, think about how you want to bias your returns. Do you want to optimize for cash flow? More appreciation potential? Identifying this will help you align your city/town selection with your financial goals.
If you’ve been thinking about investing in real estate – especially if you might invest long-distance – you’ll love this episode.
Enjoy!
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