In real estate investing, the concept of “infinite returns” is the ideal scenario. It happens when the investor is able to recoup their initial investment, while continuing to generate additional cash flow and grow their investment portfolio without investing any more personal capital. This goal can be achieved through strategic planning and timely moves. An informed real estate investor can unlock infinite returns.
An infinite return scenario generally develops over time. A savvy real estate investor will use various strategies to reduce their invested capital while maintaining or increasing the property’s income returns. This essentially creates a situation where the investor is making money without putting any new money into the investment. Infinite returns occur when the cash flow from the property exceeds the amount of the initial investment and ongoing ownership/management costs.
Here are some of the key steps you can take to achieve infinite returns in real estate investing:
It all starts with selecting a good investment property. This will take research, as you seek out properties that will bring strong rental demand and have the potential for excellent long-term appreciation. Factors to consider include location, condition, nearby amenities, size, floor plan and the overall market trends.
Leverage is the use of borrowed capital toward an investment. This can be a key strategy in generating infinite returns. A mortgage or other financing sources may enable you to purchase a property with a relatively small initial cash investment. The property should appreciate and gain rental value over time as you pay down your down. This increases the equity and overall income potential while your costs of ownership gradually decrease.
Increasing the property’s cash flow is crucial. This can be achieved through various means such as raising rent prices, reducing ownership expenses and investing in value-adding improvements to the property. Ultimately, your goal is to increase the net operating income to exceed what you are putting into it.
Once you have increased the property’s value and built up equity, you can use refinancing solutions to your advantage. You may be able to extract your initial cash investment while leaving the property with a manageable level of debt. You can still own the property without having any of your original cash still invested in it. This allows for great earning potential and you can utilize that cash toward additional investment opportunities.
This is where your returns can really become infinite. You can pull out your original cash investment from your first property and invest it in a second property. Then, you repeat the process. Apply the same strategies of leveraging, value enhancement and refinancing to keep growing your portfolio with one money-making property after another.
Achieving infinite returns as a real estate investor is about making smart investment decisions, along with effective property management and strategic financial planning. It will take a lot of patients and a willingness to take calculated risks when the timing is right. When executed properly, these strategies will lead to long-term investment success.
It helps to have a trusted financial advisor on your side to help you navigate your real estate investing moves and overall wealth management plan. Contact Illumination Wealth to schedule an introductory consultation with one of our real estate investment specialists.