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Supply Shortage of Apartments
The population is continuing to grow which is increasing the demand for affordable housing but very little new apartments are being built. Supply and Demand are out of Balance. the shortage is allowing apartments to increase rents and they will continue to do so until rents are high enough to spur development.
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A watershed moment
According to Experian’s Hotwise Report which was quoted in the Sunday May 30th Oregonian, the Internet search clicks for “Apartment for Rent” are up 162% from 2 years ago. Visits to real estate for sale websites are down 22%, and visits to home and apartment rental websites are up 45%. These numbers signal a watershed change in the housing industry as a growing number of individuals rent rather than own.
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Back to the basics
In today's economic climate we are reassessing risk on nearly every asset type. One of the key reasons we are facing the current economic crisis is because as a society we have forgotten the basics of personal finance and investing. Currently the U.S. Government’s credit rating is being questioned. Even the U.S. government has let go of many sound financial principals in favor of short term gains. Because of this our government’s credit rating is at risk of being downgraded. Going back to the basics is necessary to extricate ourselves from the mess we are in as a nation, and will also allow those with foresight to capitalize on one of the greatest transfers of wealth in recent history.
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An Apartment Building Investment Strategy
With an apartment building investment strategy, it is possible to make a very large profit from one deal. It does, however, require a lot of work and a few years to complete. If you know what you are doing, buying, improving, and then selling an apartment building can be one of the surest ways to make a large profit in real estate. Why? The size of the investment helps. Making a 10% profit on a million-dollar property is more profitable than on a $100,000 house. But it isn't just the size of the deal.
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The Four Engines of Investment Real Estate
As a homeowner you are aware of your home’s increase in value over time due to appreciation. Additionally, the mortgage balance gets paid down and you receive tax benefits by deducting the mortgage interest paid each year. Apartment dwellings give you these same benefits, except the apartment generates income to pay the mortgage, taxes and expenses, and generally gives you income. In addition, they can be depreciated so that you can decrease your personal tax liability when the investment appreciates in value.
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