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In today’s rising interest rate environment it can be challenging to find, maintain, and profit from a real estate investment. When considering a potential investment the number one aspect any investor should look into is the cost to purchase, finance, and maintain the property.  

Given the recent surge in inflation, the government has taken the stance of constantly raising interest rates to combat the recent surge in home prices and the cost of goods. That action has caused a ripple effect in the marketplace and has made it exponentially more challenging for want-to-be homeowners and investors to purchase and finance properties.

So, what has happened? Well, in early 2022 individuals were purchasing homes with loans carrying a 2.75% interest rate. In 2023, those same loans are costing upwards of 6%. Although that might not seem like such a dramatic increase, when you are borrowing hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars, that could mean many...

Owning rental property as a real estate investing strategy is one of the best ways to build long-term income and wealth. Of course, like all things in life, rental real estate income is taxable, but most tax laws in the United States favor rental property owners with tax breaks and other advantages for those who rent their properties.

Before purchasing an investment property for rental income, you need to know how to calculate ROI on rental property. ROI stands for return-on-investment and should be the primary factor in deciding whether you purchase a property for rental income or not.

Calculating the ROI on a potential rental property is by dividing the net profit by the total investment.

Next, take that number and multiply it by 100.

The higher the number, the better the ROI, meaning the more income you’ll make over time.

Understanding what counts as rental income, how rental income is taxed, strategies to minimize the tax liabilities on your rental income, and how to...

Investing in a rental property offers you the opportunity to earn monthly rental (or passive) income and the potential for appreciation during your ownership.

In the United States, in 2021, there were nearly 44 million renter-occupied housing units – comprising a massive sector of the real estate market and often on the radar of savvy real estate investors.

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Wholesaling rental properties offer real estate wholesalers some tremendous opportunities to tap into this demand and turn a quick profit – especially in smaller properties.

• What Is Wholesaling?
• What Is Wholesaling Rental Properties?
• Can I Wholesale Rental Property?
• How To Wholesale Rental Properties: Step By Step
• Is Wholesaling Rental Properties Legal?
• Is Wholesaling Rental Property Worth It?
• Final Thoughts

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Who doesn’t love the idea of owning dozens of rental properties, receiving rental income from tenants, month after month after month? Whether you’re purchasing your first investment property or your hundredth door, every smart investor must understand how to calculate ROI on rental property.

In this guide, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of income real estate analysis from the perspective of the investor. You’ll learn how to run the numbers on a rental property, understand how to calculate return on investment, as well as gain a reasonable expectation for the rate of return you should receive when owning a rental property over the long term.

So, grab your calculator and get ready to take notes. You’re about to learn the skills that can make you a real estate millionaire.

• What Is Return On Investment (ROI) In Real Estate?
• Importance Of ROI For Rental Property Investors
• Formula For ROI For Rental Properties
• What To Consider When Calculating ROI
• How To...