Housing market madness: rent or to buy?

Real estate investments can be a very lucrative source of passive income. At Owls Nest Capital we believe the additional income stream that real estate provides can help you build your wealth. When discussing this type of investment with families we stress that having home improvement know-how is a valuable skill when it comes to investment properties. Maintenance on multiple properties can be both time-consuming and very costly. If time becomes an issue you’d likely need to hire a property manager, but this will cut your income steam with this additional cost. Also choosing the right tenant is another way to help keep maintenance costs down, you want a tenant who pays their rent on time and treats your property like they own it. We at Owls Nest Capital have had many years as well as current success buying, rehabbing, and renting homes for passive income streams. We tell our clients that rental properties are a business decision, not an emotional decision, if the purchase won’t have positive cash flow with your current offer price, move on to another property. Below I added some pros and cons to help make your decision a little clearer.