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Is owning real estate a major hassle?


I have extra money and am trying to figure out what investment I should make. I'm in the stock market now and all it seems to do is steadily decrease, with huge swings up and down every day. Is real estate worth the trouble? I rent an apt now because everything is so damn expensive propertywise where I live. What should I do?

It is if you live in Florida! Over priced properties, super high insurance (if you can get it) with large deductibles and if your house is damaged in a hurricane repairs may be delayed by the shortage of contractors.

Real Estate is the best investment u can have, Report It

Owning real estate is much better than renting. You get tax deductions.

I prefer real estate you can touch it,see it and control it if you keep a property for 7 years you are guaranteed to make money they're a tax incentives and sorts of way to make the property work for you. I have 2 investment properties and I'm currently looking at a third to me its a great way to watch your money grow

Okay...

You are very typical... in that you have everything BACKWARDS.

Most experts (the rich ones) agree, that the #1 best thing to do besides being on a spending diet is to OWN YOUR OWN HOME.
That's mistake #1

Take care of that first...

#2, Then Invest... and don't think them in terms of HASSLES. Nothing worth while is without cost, in money and time.
It's part of the equation.

#3 leverage your investment and when ever possible, use other peoples money... Like your tenants, to pay for your mortgage.

There is lots of SOUND FINANCIAL advice out there. Go get yourself some.

Real Estate is a much better bet than the stock market.
Even if the market crashes atleast you have an asset in your hand, it is not a liability.
I am a builder here in South India, and I suggest it is the best asset anybody can have.
You can rent it out or mortgage it if need be or sell it at any point of time.
There are plenty of advantages to it.

You didn't mention where you live, if you have some capital you shouldn't wast any more time and invest, get something for yourself, Real Estate will always be a great investment, (particularly because we all need a roof over our heads permanently) and don't want to be throwing your money away, by paying someone else's mortgage, investment , read up on the subject try www.suzeorman.com she talks about the pros, and cons, but it's always much better to own than rent, think EQUITY, EQUITY, EQUITY, I also recomend the books by David Bach, on Real Estate and (Smart women finish rich) I happen to be in Real Estate and it is the smartest thing you'll ever do, if you learn how to play the game, and if your credit is good, you will get all the advantages, the higher your fico score the lower your interest rate will be and you can always start off with an option ARM loan in order to keep your monthly payments very low, look into it, it is definately worth it, and like with everything, it's important to do your homework!!

Hi,

Is owning stock a major hassle? Yes it is...when you see your
money MELTING without any clear reason...lol... Soon, you may have NO hassles at all... lol...

Seriously, here is your answer....

First, find YOUR SELF a home... The money given as rent is
money going in the garbage can... Having a house, not a mobile home, but a real house, is the best ever investment... If general
cost of living goes up= the value of your house goes up... With
time your equity builds up and that means a value in credit possibilities... This means an equity value, so you can refinance to get cash for any purposes including investments...

Best ever yet, presently the fed. gov. has special programs for first time home byers... Take it while you can... This means that
you can find a program that ask for ZERO down payment and
own your own house... if you meet some criterias... Call your
nearest MORTGAGE broker an ask for a PRECAL before looking
for a house... You will know what to look for and what to decline...

Your home yearly taxes and INTERESTS PAID ON THE MORTGAGE is tax deductible on your personal tax return...

Is this a major hassle? It sure is...You will have to figure out
ALL the money you're saving....lol...

If you live in Florida, contact me on my email... You may want more tips and several more hassles that could make you more money..... I can help, I am in real estate sales....lol...

Owning real estate is NOT a major hassle. You'll make more money investing in real estate than in the stock market any day. Home ownership allows for a very nice tax write off and the satisfaction of having your own home can't be beat. Bite the bullet and do it. Stop putting money in your landlords pocket every month--just think--what you've paid in rent you could have been building in equity.

Keep in mind...........

Times and markets are changing!

In California with average homes selling well over $500,000, a 20% decline is $100,000! In any market 'timing is everything'! So, could you afford a loss of 25% of your investment all because of poor timing???

This last up cycle was 10 years in many parts of the country. The downcycle now started in CA, Wash DC, NYC, Vegas and other hot areas of the past are all soft and getting softer.

From 1990 to 1996, the average home in San Diego lost 20% of its' value! The cycle we are now enterng looks like it could well exceed that on the downside!

With all the 100% financing, interest only loans, EZ qualifing etc...even a slight decline will cause many to be unable to sell for the amount due on their loans!

For some great 'insider' articles on the San Diego real estate market, which I believe will apply to any of the hot real estate markets of the past five years.....visit:

Times and markets are changing!

In California with average homes selling well over $500,000, a 20% decline is $100,000! In any market 'timing is everything'! So, could you afford a loss of 25% of your investment all because of poor timing???

This last up cycle was 10 years in many parts of the country. The downcycle now started in CA, Wash DC, NYC, Vegas and other hot areas of the past are all soft and getting softer.

From 1990 to 1996, the average home in San Diego lost 20% of its' value! The cycle we are now enterng looks like it could well exceed that on the downside!

With all the 100% financing, interest only loans, EZ qualifing etc...even a slight decline will cause many to be unable to sell for the amount due on their loans!

For some great 'insider' articles on the San Diego real estate market, which I believe will apply to any of the hot real estate markets of the past five years.....visit:

http://www.brokerforyou.com/brokerforyou
http://www.downtown-san-diego-real-estat...
http://www.brokerforyou.com
http://www.san-diego-for-sale-by-owner.c...
http://www.la-jolla-ca-del-mar-san-diego...
http://www.brokerforyou.com/blogger/inde...
http://san-diego-coastal-real-estate.blo...
http://sandiegofsbo.blogspot.com
http://downtown-san-diego-real-estate-vi...
http://san-diego-coastal-real-estate.blo...
http://sandiegofsbo.blogspot.com
http://downtown-san-diego-real-estate-vi...
http://www.poway-real-estate.info
http://www.del-mar-real-estate.info
http://www.la-jolla-real-estate.info
http://www.los-angeles-real-estate-broke...
http://www.san-jose-real-estate-brokers....
http://www.orange-county-real-estate-bro...
http://www.san-francisco-real-estate-bro...
http://www.sacramento-real-estate-broker...

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