If you think about the best investment your parents and grandparents ever made, what comes to mind? If you are like many people, you will probably say it was their prime real estate investment – their personal homes. In that case, what do you think would have happened had they invested in two more homes 30-40 years ago? Would they have profited from the additional well-located single family homes?

Of course!

It is therefore interesting to note that relatively few Canadians invest in real estate. Why do they let this opportunity pass them by? The main reasons boil down to lack of relevant education and fear. Many people believe they will take too on much risk if they invest in real estate. Risk really means you have a sense of little or no control.

However, the sense of risk has changed significantly considering people’s experiences with many other investment vehicles. Many people have lost large amounts of paper wealth within relatively short periods. Therefore, you need to increase the value of what you provide. Residential investing offers you a stable investment vehicle that will give you significant return on your investment. Residential investing gives you the potential of earning positive cash flow every month after deducting debt service payments and other expenses.

Why should you consider residential investing? Owning residential real estate will give you several income streams, including appreciation, cash flow, equity, tax benefits and a hedge against inflation. Residential homes have a history of appreciation of 2% to 4% above the inflation rate. This means residential real estate involves more than the mere purchase of property to rent, flip or lease option.

You will require relatively less down payment capital, which makes it a realistic option for both first-time and seasoned investors. The mortgage interest rates charged on residential properties are usually lower than those on commercial properties, which provide the potential for stronger cash flow. The management of residential properties is relatively straight forward.  

Wise residential investing involves knowing how to organize smart people and seek their advice. You have to analyze a neighborhood/city/region to determine economic fundamentals and the direction of either growth or stagnation.

However, you do not need to struggle re-inventing the wheel. Work with an investment realtor to meet your expectations faster. Become an expert quickly and duplicate your efforts for success by working with us.

The Better Group has more than 13 years of experience in finding residential properties that perform for its clients.

We will help you move beyond the fear of investing as you educate yourself and review our site and its support material. When you work with us, you will surround yourself with like-minded people and partner with a professional real estate team.

In a nutshell, residential investing is a good option because the properties are the easiest to find, finance, market and get professional help with.

Whether you are just starting out or moving deeper into residential investing, our resources will give you relevant strategies for success. So pick up the phone and call us or visit us on our Facebook Page. We look forward to serving your residential investing needs.