Investing in Real Estate

Invest in real estate.

Are you looking to build wealth with a sound real estate investment? I can partner with you to help make wise decisions. Consult your accountant and/or financial advisor to determine how much of your portfolio should be invested in real estate. Ask your advisor about various tax strategies including interest deduction, passive losses, and exchanges.

Consider several typical scenarios that investors are implementing:

Flipping I—buying new construction and selling it for the appreciation right after closing.
Flipping II—buying distressed properties, fixing them up and selling them for a profit.
Income and Appreciation—buying and holding property for the long term with rental income.

All-cash transactions are advantageous for a couple of reasons. You save considerable time and money at closing by not paying lender fees. You won't need to make interest payments, either. However, if you don't have, or choose not to use your $100–500k of liquid assets, you will need to finance to invest.

Home owners probably have significant equity built up in their primary residence. Some take out low interest home equity loans to use as an investment down payment or even an entire property purchase. Depending on your specific situation, the interest might be deductible at tax time.

Other investors are tapping their retirement plans or cashing in equities.

Once you have the desire, and have decided upon your investment strategy, you will want to contract with me to:

Help you find and secure a property in this tight market.
Be your consultant on pricing and future marketability of the potential property.
Help you find financing, if needed.
Provide Property Management services through Coldwell Banker Residential.
Get you the maximum price when you go to sell or exchange.

To whet your appetite, check out available condos and townhouses for sale in selected Northern Virginia communities.

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