A variety of factors are currently coinciding that make investment in real estate the most favorable it has ever been.

Mortgage interest rates are at historic lows.  Financing secured by investment properties is available at APR’s well below 7%.  These extremely low rates make it possible to acquire real estate with little or no capital investment (down-payment) yet still derive positive cash flow from the investment.

And with the recent slowing of market demand for residential real estate, rental properties are currently available at the low end of the range of prices over the past few years.  Thus, the timing is ideal for acquisition of properties at or below market value.  The ability to acquire properties during softer real estate markets increases the long-term profitability and appreciation potential of a property.

Tax policy is now more “real estate investment” friendly than ever.  Recent implementation of changes in tax law relating to capital gains make an investment strategy that includes residential real estate an excellent choice for limiting the taxes paid on investments.