Lately I’ve been asked if now is a good time to invest, and my answer is always the same – YES! Now you might be saying to yourself that this sounds like optimistic broker speak, but it’s not. The reality is that we’re in the midst of a perfect storm and there are 3 great reasons that both you should be investing in income property right now. Click here to learn more about investing in real estate.
- Cheap Debt – interest rates are still at historic lows and you can get a 30 year fixed, non-owner occupied investment loan on a 3-4 unit property in the 6.0% range. That is fantastically cheap money.
- Low Prices – prices in most areas have fallen back to 2001 and below levels making this a great time to buy. You know the old adage, ‘buy low…sell high’.
- Inflation – with our federal deficit growing and over $1.2 trillion of new money recently printed, most experts agree we’re about to go into a period of significant inflation. And while this isn’t great as a consumer, as a property owner you like it for two reasons: first, you’re repaying your debt with deflated dollars and second, your rental income will increase meaning your passive income will increase as well.
For many new investors the largest impediment to success is fear and an inability to get financing. The first obstacle can be overcome through education and by working with a knowledgeable real estate professional. That is where the information on this site comes in. The second can be addressed by speaking with your mortgage broker and making sure you qualify for today’s cheap debt.
So act now. Today’s low prices and great financing, coupled with tomorrow’s inflation, will be the foundation of your future wealth.
