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Does Denver Real Estate Investing Pay?

Does Denver Real Estate Investing Pay?

Aurora, Denver, Property Management, Real Estate Investing

We get this question frequently: What can I expect to earn in Denver real estate income from my home rental property in the long run?

When people are considering investing in real estate, especially when considering if they should sell or rent their property, the main thing they need to be considering is cash flow. Below is the process we do, but simplified.

Selling the Denver property questions:

What is the mortgage payoff?

What will the home sell for?

What is the difference?

Renting the Denver Home property questions:

What is the appropriate amount of rent for a Colorado home?

The appropriate amount is not a number you want, but rather what the market can actually bear. A professional property manager should be able to give you this number.

What is the home mortgage amount due?

This number should include principal, interest, insurance and taxes.

What is the HOA cost? Will this number be included in the rent or not?

What other utility costs are there and will they be included in the rent?

Consider: Sewer, Water, Electricity, Gas, Snow Removal, Lawn Maintenance, Trash removal and any others that apply. This is an important number to know because they will be your responsibility if the unit isn’t occupied.

What do you need for a savings reserve? In this number, take into consideration:

  • Maintenance fees. This number should be between 5-25% depending on the age of the house and its condition, including if remodeling has been done or not. Homes under 10 years old will be 5-15% and homes over 50 years of age will be closer to the 15-25% range.
  • Transition savings. This number will be the expected money that will be banked for the time between tenants. A property manager can give you a good sense of your market and how much should be put aside.
  • Property Management fees. These fees are worth their weight in gold. A good property management company will pay for itself in reduced legal issues, better tenants, better maintenance and more.

An example for Denver and Aurora rental home owners

Let’s take a hypothetical example. Of course, this is a simplified example for illustration only and is not advice. For professional support on your unique situation, contact us, a financial professional, and a tax professional.

John and Lisa Jones own a home and are moving out of state and are considering selling vs. renting out the property to a tenant.

Jones hypothetical selling the Colorado property questions:

  •         What is the mortgage payoff? $212,000
  •         What will the home sell for? $300,000
  •         What is the difference? 88,000

 

This is a one time chunk of money that they will pay capital gains on unless they purchase a new property. Talk to a CPA about how this works.

Jones hypothetical renting the property questions:

  •         What is the appropriate amount of rent? $2200/mo.
  •         What is the mortgage amount due? $1235/mo.
  •         What is the HOA cost? NONE
  •         What do you need for a savings reserve?

o   Maintenance fees. 10%: $220/mo.

o   Transition savings. 5%: $110/mo.

o   Property Management fees. 12%: $264/mo.

Projected Income: $2200/mo.

Projected Expense: $1829/mo.

Difference: $371/mo.

In this scenario, the $88,000 would be returned in under 20 years, and the property will have grown in value. This also assumes the rent NEVER went up in 20 years. So at the end of thirty years the Jones would have:

A sold house that allowed them to get another house that has increased in value OR

A home they are living in that has increased in value AND a rental home that is free and clear of a mortgage payment. Their potential income then increases from $371/mo. to $1606/mo. and this can continue into retirement as a residual income.

There are additional tax benefits and consequences as a real estate investor that you should be aware of that apply in each scenario. They include what deductions are allowing whether you are living in the house or not.

This illustration is for educational purposes only and does not serve as legal or investment advice. Please contact a professional to discuss your specific situation as the numbers could be very different.

Call 720 989 1996 and let us show you how renting a home in Denver and Aurora Colorado pays!

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Feel Like You Can’t Get Away? A Property Management Company Will Take Care of Your Investment Properties

Feel Like You Can’t Get Away? A Property Management Company Will Take Care of Your Investment Properties

Property Management

When you decide to purchase an investment property, there are some things you know you will have to deal with, both positive and negative. You hope that you will see some return on your investment, but also know that it will require some time put into maintenance, collecting rent, and other responsibilities. Because you never know when something will come up that needs attention, many landlords find themselves surprised with how tied down they feel with their rental properties.

Everyone needs to get away once in awhile. Family vacations and weekend trips are essential to finding balance in your life. But many property owners literally feel like a slave to their properties. What if something comes up while you are out of town? What would happen if there was a major plumbing leak, or the heat stops working in the middle of winter? How would you make sure the rent was collected or who would mow the grass? All these “What if’s” add up to property owners who never want to leave town, and families who are frustrated.

A property management company can take the responsibilities off your shoulders so it’s easy to get away. Finding great tenants, depositing rent, evaluating maintenance needs, and even making periodic reviews of the property will be taken care of, so you no longer need to be in town to take care of the day-to-day details of owning an income property.

The benefits don’t stop when you get back into town, though. Property management services continue around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so even when you’re home, you can focus on other things such as your family, hobbies, or job without the constant thought in the back of your mind that something in the investment property needs your attention.

If you own investment property in the Denver area, Legacy Properties-PM is a family-oriented company that wants you and your family to have time together, whether it’s taking a day trip to hike through the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, a week in Hawaii, or a month-long cross-country adventure. Owning investment properties doesn’t need to tie you down, so call 720.989.1996 or contact us for more information.