There are two basic reasons for investing into real estate. The first is to become a homeowner and finally live in that house you’ve been dreaming of for years. The second reason is to create a revenue stream. Although the real estate market has taken a big hit in the past several years, there are signs that it is coming back around. All of this begs the question, “Is real estate still a good investment?” Consider these potential benefits:

For Homeownership:

You get to build equity every month. With every mortgage payment, you are increasing your equity share in the home. That means the longer you live there, the more money you can make by selling or refinancing or borrowing. Think of your home as a big piggy bank. The more you put in, the more you can take out!

You get big tax deductions for mortgage interest, closing costs and property tax. Those tax breaks can take the sting out of making those payments!

You’ll pay less than a rental. Although the initial costs of buying a home will put a serious dent in your savings, over time you might find the monthly payments are cheaper than what you’re currently paying in rent. Wouldn’t it be nice to pay off your own home instead of your landlord’s?

For Rental Properties

Interest rates are low, which makes buying at this time a good investment. Because there are still many foreclosed properties out there, you might be able to score a great deal on a home or condo that needs a little TLC but can become a terrific moneymaker.

Renters prefer a house to an apartment. That means fixing up a little cottage can command a better price than an apartment and your home will be in greater demand. You can certainly cover the costs of your mortgage plus a little extra each month.

Prices are low. Right now, real estate prices are relatively low (depending on where you live). They are slowly ticking up. That means you need to be decisive about your investment. If you wait too long to jump in, you could miss a bargain.

The real estate market is open for anyone with good credit and a down payment. In other words, it is not an exclusive club just for moguls who have the inside track. As with any type of investment, you have to be smart about your choices. Just because a property has a low sales prices doesn’t mean it is automatically a good deal. You need to consider how much money you’ll have to invest in order to make that place livable. If you’re setting up a rental property, you also should be prepared not to have it rented all the time. This could mean making two mortgage payments (one on your current home and one on your rental property).

Whatever type of property you decide to invest in know that you can always count on Junk King Phoenix for a thorough cleanup. These professional junk haulers are the perfect team to bring in for cleaning out a foreclosed home. They also terrific at picking up construction waste left over from a remodeling job. Junk King Phoenix becomes your perfect real estate partner for all kinds of junk removal and debris clearing.