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10 Costly Mistakes to Avoid as a New Real Estate Investor<br />
Most new investors bank on the fact that right off the bat the property is cash<br />
flow positive but they aren’t factoring in all the expenses. If Kathy holds this<br />
property for 30 years without increasing the rent, she would have a 6% total<br />
return on investment. “Six percent is not horrible, but any type of balance<br />
mutual fund over 30 years has done 6%.<br />
Error No.2 Example: Banking on the Property Value Appreciating<br />
One of the reasons so many people can get into real estate investing is<br />
because they can borrow money to purchase a home. This works when home<br />
prices are on the rise, but as we saw in 2007, prices can’t rise forever.<br />
Leverage is what draws investors in when real estate values are growing,<br />
but if the value of a property decreases, the investor using leverage will not<br />
only be multiplying losses on the investment, but interest payments on<br />
the loan will also continue to build up. Be careful using debt to generate a<br />
return. Take your time and calculate your expenses properly and this will<br />
help you increase your monthly cash flow in the short and long<br />
term. 50<br />
10 Costly Mistakes to Avoid as a New Real Estate Investor