Many opportunities to make money in real estate investing in New Hampshire

Lower Your Taxes

There are many tax advantages for real estate investors that can often make the difference in your income tax rates. Deductions for rental property can often be used to offset wage income. Tax breaks can make the difference and often enable investors to turn a loss into a profit.

Where do you get these tax breaks?  You could claim deductions for actual costs you incur for financing, managing and operating the rental property. This includes mortgage interest payments, real estate taxes, insurance, maintenance, repairs, property management fees, travel, advertising, and utilities (assuming the tenant doesn't pay them). These expenses can be subtracted from your adjusted gross income (AGI) when determining your personal income taxes. Of course, these deductions cannot exceed the amount of real estate income you receive. In addition to deductions for operating costs, you can also receive breaks for depreciation. Buildings naturally deteriorate over time, and these "losses" can be deducted regardless of the actual market value of the property. Because depreciation is a non-cash expense -- you are not actually spending any money -- the tax code can get a bit tricky. For more information about depreciation and various tax alternatives, ask your tax advisor about Section 1031 of the U.S. Tax Code.

Have a Positive Cash Flow

There are two kinds of positive cash flows: pre-tax and after-tax. A pre-tax positive cash flow occurs when income received is greater than expenses incurred. This sort of situation is difficult to find, but they are usually a strong and safe investment. An after-tax positive cash flow may have expenses that outweigh collected income, but various tax breaks allow for a positive cash flow. This is more common, but it is generally not as strong or safe as a pre-tax positive cash flow.

Regardless of what kind of real estate you choose to invest in, timely collections from your tenants is absolutely necessary. A positive cash flow -- whether it be pre-tax or after-tax -- requires rental income. Be sure to find quality tenants; a thorough credit and employment check along with speaking with their previous landlord is probably a good idea. We have sometimes  wondered if a good reference from an existing  landlord is because the landlord is pleased to be clear of them!
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Benefit from Growing Equity

While investing in real estate is relatively complex, it is often worth the extra work.  Compared to other financial investments, like bonds or CD's, the return on investment for real estate purchases can often be greater over time.

One of the keys  to real estate investing is equity. Determine an amount of equity that you want to achieve. When you reach your goal, it may be time to sell or refinance. Determining the proper amount of equity may require the assistance of a real estate professional.

Buying opportunities are abundant, you just need an expert to guide you to the correct properties, paying particular attention to future values. 

For questions about where the best places to invest in real estate in Southern New Hampshire this year, call any of the experienced real estate consultants at Brin Realty Group at 603 672-2727.