I have $2,600 of monthly disposable income. I could buy a multifamily every year for a few years with a 10% down or I could put all of it in my 401k at work. What should I do? I don't mind being a landlord and the work it entails as long as the returns are higher and worth the effort. Also, how much should I expect for a multifamily to appreciate if I keep it for 30 years. If you're close to retirement age (within 10-12 years), play it safe and go 401K. If you have time to get into real estate, go with the multifamily. Thirty years ago, home values were about a quarter of where they right now. So a $300K multifamily should be worth at least 1 million by 2038. Also, investing in property gives you the flexibility to take out equity later to leverage more properties. In a 401K, your money's tied up, held in place from the fear of early penalties... I believe that statistics show that investing in multi family units have constantly outpaced mutual funds by both monthly income and capital appreciation.
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