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Tips on How Investing in Real Estate Can Make You a Millionaire

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David Skvirsky

October 28, 2016 .

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Become a millionaire overnight with just four easy steps! You have heard the infomercials and seen the books on the fast and easy way to become a millionaire. But a true way to become a millionaire is investing in the right things.

Your local real estate agent would inform you that the best way to earn more money is investing in real estate. Only the best agents have this knowledge, like our team at Joe Bograd in Pennsylvania. We can point you to homes for sale in Newtown, PA and other listings in the Bucks County area.

However, not all people who invest in real estate become millionaires. For some, it leads to stress and empty bank accounts. So how do you become a millionaire investing in the real estate market? Below are some tips that will guide you in making the smart decisions. For more tips contact your local, trustworthy real estate agent, who will suggest properties in Bucks County, PA like homes for sale in New Hope, PA.

 

  • Tip 1 – Cash Flow

 

Cash flow is your net gain on the property. To determine your cash flow, you first need to factor in such costs as vacancy (the amount of time the property is unoccupied).

Other costs may include repairs and capital expenditures. Capital expenditures are projects that are more on the expensive side, like appliances, roofs, windows and plumbing. Don’t forget the regular expenses, like utilities and management.

 

  • Tip 2 – Appreciation

 

The increase in the property value equals appreciation. Appreciation is not always guaranteed, but normally increases an average of three percent each year. Another type of appreciation is “forced appreciation,” which is increased property value as a result of you physically improving the property.

 

  • Tip 3 – Loan Pay-Down

 

Every time you make a monthly mortgage on the property you bought, your balance decreases. The act of your tenant paying down your mortgage is called the loan pay-down. The tenant in your property is paying down the loan and building your wealth automatically. After your mortgage is paid off, your property will be worth as much as you paid for it, so in a sense you would be getting all the money back that you paid for the property.

 

  • Tip 4 – Tax Benefits

 

The tax benefits you from owning a property are a huge wealth generator. The U.S. government likes to help out real estate investors and the tax system is designed to encourage the purchasing and leasing of properties. Overall, real estate investors will be paying less in taxes than any other business owners.

Next time you are pondering whether you should invest in a new investment like real estate, do your homework and talk to your local real estate agent. If you are looking to invest in homes in Pennsylvania, our team can point you in the right direction of homes for sale in Bucks County, PA. Joe Bograd and his team of award-winning agents would be happy to go over investment opportunities in Bucks County real estate.

For more information on our exclusive new listing Pawlings Road in Phoenixville, PA, check out our site and be sure to view the new Pawlings Road listing on You Tube for a beautifully, live visual. With the help of our skilled agents, we will be able to assist in making your millionaire dreams a reality.

Did close to $5 million in real estate transactions with Team Bograd, and it has been a AAA experience every single time. This is what happens when you deal with competent professionals that are dedicated, experienced and trustworthy! If you are buying, selling or investing in Philadelphia look no further! Team Bograd is the only stop you will ever have to make

Roman Sharf,

Newtown, PA

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