Many people hear about multi-family investing, but they don’t fully realize the benefits that come with it.
So, let’s breakdown the 6 major benefits of multi-family investing
1. Multi-family real estate is a recession-resilient investment.
Most investors are expecting a recession following the effects of the current pandemic and with stocks soaring, many are also considering whether it’s a bubble.
But one investment that stands the test of time during bear and bull markets is multifamily real estate investments.
So, if you’re looking for an option to round out your investment portfolio, this is a good place to start.
2. Demand for apartment rentals is rising.
According to the Pew Research Center, more households are renting now than at any time in the past 50 years.
Between the 10-year period from 2006 to 2016, the number of households grew, but renters outpaced homeowners in that growth.
Fast forward 4 years later to 2020, and the US Census Bureau indicates that rental vacancy rates have decreased and median asking rent continues to increase.
The asking price for sale units has also decreased.
While the economic downturn will impact apartment demand, the overall growth rate is sufficient to absorb new supply entering the market.
3. Apartments offer a steady stream of income.
The statistics show that the apartment rental market continues to increase in demand and, therefore, value.
So, you have an opportunity to diversify your investments into an option that delivers a steady income stream which you can expect each month.
Apartment or multifamily units offer better economies of scale and thus higher returns on investment.
As of August 2020, the NCREIF Property Index estimated annualized returns over a 5 year period on real estate investment at 5.79%.
4. They are true passive income sources.
We’re often told that wealth starts with building passive income streams, where your money continues to work for you and nowhere is this more evident than in a multi-family investment.
Without needing to lift a finger to maintain your properties, your investment in a multifamily unit(s) continues to yield income month over month, plus your property continues to appreciate as time goes by.
5. Multifamily investing has many tax benefits.
Multifamily real estate investment offers high tax-advantages that many people don’t know about.
If you use a mortgage to finance your investment (which most savvy investors do) you can take a high mortgage deduction in the first year of ownership.
Then, you can depreciate the property, which means you can set off this depreciation against your rental income.
This alone makes multifamily real estate investing an attractive option, especially for those savvy with the tax laws.
6. There are multiple ways to get involved in multifamily investment.
There are multiple ways to get involved in this type of real estate investment including the most passive route and invest via syndication or you can invest in a multifamily fund or a real estate investment trust (REIT).
How To Take Advantage Multifamily Benefits
If you want to learn more about how to get started in multi-family real estate investing, here are two ways to get started:
1. Join the XSITE Capital Investment Club
2. Attend one of our free Monthly Meetups
3. Dive into our resources including, the XSITE Capital Blog or connect with us on LinkedIn