Buying a property for Investment
Risks VS. Rewards
Rewards:
. Your income is passive. Aside from the initial investment and upkeep cost, you can earn money while putting most of your time and energy into your regular job.
. Your income should grow. You dont just earn rental income; as real estate values increase, your investment rises in value.
. Interest on an investment property loan and Costs you have are Tax deductable.
. Real estate Values are more stable than the stock market.
. Real estate is a physical asset. Investing in stocks isn’t anything you can see or touch.
Risks:
. Although rental income is passive, tenants can be a pain to deal with unless you use a property management company.
. Unlike stocks, in most cases you can’t sell a portion of your real estate. its all or nothing.
. Entry and exit costs are high.
. If you don’t have a tenant, you have to pay all expenses.