EP18 – Where to Begin: A Few Points on How to Start Investing in Real Estate

Homer-Simpson-150x150Investing in real estate can be a terrific method of accumulating wealth. But, where do you start?  What asset class is best for you?To whom or where can you turn to put you on the path to success?

It can be quite intimidating for beginners trying to make decisions on which paths to take when they are getting started.  No one is going to teach you everything that you need to know, but hopefully you can pick up some pointer on the path that best suits you.  In this episode, we discuss some tools you might use to put you on the path to getting started in real estate investment….how to start investing in real estate!  

Points

“It’s difficult to earn consistent revenue in the stock and bond market.  Yields to Maturity on bonds are at historically low rates.  Real estate, with proper underwriting, can produce superior, relative cash yields.”

“Owning real estate does not mean you are buying yourself a full time job.  You can be as involved as you want.  There are plenty of firms and services available to investors that can help investors manage their investments.”

Where to find resources?

Podcasts:

BiggerPockets

Real Estate Radio Guys

Investing for Cash Flow

Books:

Millionaire Real Estate Investor

Rich Dad, Poor Dad

Real Estate Investment Associations (just a few examples, there are hundreds in Florida):

Sarasota

http://sarasotareia.com/

West Florida

http://westfloridareia.com/

Hillsborough – Pinellas

http://www.sreia.com/

Palm Beach

http://palmbeachia.com/

Orlando – Central Florida

http://www.cfri.net/

Metro Dade

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dade-Real-Estate-Investors-Association/186867381148

Jacksonville

http://jaxreia.org/

For a Personal Consultation on where you should begin, contact 813.498.2186

 

 

 

 

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