Investing In Real Estate - Active Or Passive?
Real estate is a popular investment option for many
investors who don't have the time or desire to be property managers and
landlords. Real estate
is more of a business than an investment if the investor is a wholesaler or
rehabber. Many property
"investors" who are successful in real estate are actually
"operators" in real property. There
are many other options for passive investors who want to reap the benefits of
real estate investing, including the ability to avoid the hassle and be
inflation-proof.
There are many benefits to actively participating in property investment. The middlemen fees charged by brokers, syndicators, property managers, and asset managers can be eliminated. This could lead to a higher rate return. You, the investor, make all the decisions. The bottom line is your responsibility. Top Real Estate Agents In Sedona The active direct investor can also decide to sell when he wants (assuming there is a market for his property that is high enough to pay all liens and encumbrances).
Passive real estate investment is the other side of the
coin and offers many benefits. Professional real estate investment managers spend their
entire time managing, investing and analyzing real property. These professionals are often able to negotiate lower prices
than you could on your own. A pool of
investors can make it possible for passive investors to have a larger share of
the property, which is safer, more lucrative, and offers a better investment
option than active investors who are limited in capital.
A large portion of real estate purchases are made with a
mortgage loan. Although
leverage offers many benefits, individual investors would likely need to
personally guarantee the note. This could put his assets at risk. The limited partner or owner shares in a Real Estate
Investment Trust will not have any liability beyond the original investment. Direct, active investors would be unlikely to be able to
diversify their portfolio. An investor who
owns only two, three or four properties can easily have his capital damaged or
destroyed by a single problem at one property. A passive investor would probably own a small portion of a
large portfolio of properties. This diversification reduces risk and lowers
risk. Portfolios with 20-30 properties or
more will show no significant impact on the overall performance of the
portfolio.
Different types of passive real estate investments
REITs
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are companies that
manage income-producing real estate. They are structured so that income is only taxed once at the
investor level. REITs are required to pay
their shareholders at least 90% of their net revenue as dividends by law. High yield REITs offer capital appreciation and high yield. There are approximately 180 REITs that are publicly traded
and are listed on the NYSE or ASE. REITs
specialize in specific property types (apartments and office buildings, malls
and warehouses, etc.). You can also search
by location. Investors can expect to
receive dividend yields between 5-9 %, ownership of high-quality real estate,
professional management, as well as a decent chance of capital appreciation
over the long-term.
Real Estate Mutual Funds
There are more than 100 Real Estate Mutual Funds. Many of them invest in a
small selection of REITs. Some invest in
REITs as well as other publicly traded companies involved with real estate
ownership or development. Diversification,
professional management, and high dividend yields are all benefits of real
estate mutual funds. The investor pays two
levels of management fees and expenses. One set of fees is paid to the REIT
management, and a second set is paid to the manager of mutual funds.
Real Estate Limited Partnerships
Limited partnerships are a way for you to invest in real
property without having to incur a liability beyond your investment. Investors still have the
opportunity to reap the tax benefits and appreciate the property's total value. Developers and landlords can use LPs to purchase, build or
renovate rental housing projects with other people's funds. Limited Partnerships investors can expect to earn 15%+
annually due to the high risk involved.
Limited Partnerships enable centralization of management
through the general partner. These partnerships allow developers and sponsors to retain
control over their projects while raising equity. The general and limited partners jointly decide the terms of
the partnership agreement that governs the ongoing relationship. The general partner is responsible for all operations after
the partnership has been established. The
limited partner(s), if necessary, may take drastic measures if the general
partnership partner fails to comply with the terms of the agreement. There are many types of LPs. Some are public funds that have
thousands of limited partners. Others are private funds that have only 3 to 4
friends who invest $25,000 each.
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