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Benefits of Investing In Apartment Buildings
First time apartment building buyers often approach their new investments using an analysis that only takes into consideration the first few years of ownership .This is a big mistake as it doesn't take into account that apartment buildings see a great investment profit over a longer term.
 I would recommend that when doing an  ROI analysis, you consider holding the property for at least 5 years to see a decent profit on it. It is important to keep in mind, that if you buy your multi-units in good areas and keep the property in good condition, you can increase your rent annually, thereby increasing your ROI.  The value of the building is based on your net income so whether the income increases or the expenses decrease, you will still be making money on them.
When thinking about investing in an apartment building there are 3 factors that you should keep in mind that contributes to the profitability of an apartment building investment which include the following:
The amount of appreciation in the real estate value over a period of time
Leverage controlling a high value investment with relatively little money.
The loan balance and how long it will take to pay ... more

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