Information For Investors:

Let me introduce you to the value of investing in real estate as a means to building wealth.

• Tax Benefits: Investment properties typically appreciate over time while the IRS allows you to depreciate the property for income tax reporting.
   

• Readily available financing: Once you are pre-qualified, banks are more than happy to lend you money to purchase real estate for investment.
   

• “Good Debt”: Robert Kiyosaki, in his book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” compares debt that makes you money to debt that costs you money.
   

• Potential for Cash Flow: Harry Helmsley once said, “You make money in real estate when you buy, not when you sell.”

Important facts:

• Over half of the Forbes 400 richest Americans gained the bulk of their
  wealth from real estate.
   

• Leverage is the key to earning better returns.
   

• If you buy stocks on margin, you are leveraging but you must pay back the loan; but If you buy real estate, your tenant’s rent pays your mortgage.

Keys to maximizing your returns from real estate investing:

• Diversification is the key to winning during good times and bad.
   

• Surround yourself with professionals.
   

• A knowledgeable Realtor® will find you the best investment.
   

• A thorough, honest Property Manager will keep your property rented and maintained.
   

• An experienced mortgage professional will help you leverage your purchase most favorably.
   

• A tax savvy CPA or Financial Planner will maximize your income tax benefits and keep you out of trouble with the IRS.

Why the South Carolina Lowcountry and Coastal Georgia are GREAT places
to invest in real estate:

• Population growth – Beaufort County ranks as fastest growing county in South Carolina
   

• Attractive pricing and low taxes.
   

• Job growth
   

• Better than average appreciation and rental rate growth.
   

• It is a fantastic place to visit and you may be able to deduct part of the cost of your travel to inspect your real estate investments.