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How important are women in the real estate investing business?

Sandra Dean and her daughters

Why Women Should Invest in Real Estate and Assets!


The current time and age has witnessed much changes and a huge diversion from what the world used to be in virtually every aspect and this is very evident for all to see. The internet and how it has revolutionized business, its marketing and branding, sales and revenue as well as customer base enlargement and expansion is a nice innovation supporting and helping many businesses.


The communication technology an much of its potentials are wide and plays a big role in our changed world. Education, healthcare, banking and insurance, construction and oil and gas have all been affected by the massive advancement witnessed by all. However, the world may have only recorded the changes that made the louder noise and neglected the salient and huge changes that goes on in the mind and reasoning of humans over time.


Man has also grown as regards making a change occur in the ways of life, culture, beliefs and value of a society. Women is a big topic in the discussions that involve social change. The push and charge for women to be free from all social shackles has now become intense that it is fast turning into an ideological movement. Women are fighting hard for freedom all move the globe and probably go the first time, the world will listen.


Moreover, women must do something that only few of them has been able to do if we are to check the records and statistical data dating back from decades and centuries ago. Women must probably try out the option of claiming much ground and importance in our society by starting to invest and own businesses. Inks of the opinion that women will have a more potential to fight and win any gen der battle if they create a stronghold in business.


There are sad data as regards women, money and investments and one of the reports researched by Ellevest (an investment platform created by women for women) states that of all the assets controlled by women, 71% are in cash not invested. This report and some others clearly shows and indicates that most women do not invest at all or invest when they are much older or advance in age. One of the reason is that most women do not think that they are financially buoyant enough to invest and start a business. The truth however, is that most women may not have the required and needed knowledge about what business to invest on for financial profitability.


There are many businesses that women can invest in and real estate and property sector is a hood one for anyone to venture into. Real Estate is a very popular business and it probably does not need to be defined or introduce like some new line of businesses.


Of course, many women may ask what the hidden details and indication of real estate investment are and how favorable they are for women to easily key into it and invest. If you are a woman and you think you need good indicators and pointers to be able to start an investment in property business, then you will find many indicators ranging from sourcing capital and the profitability of real estate.


One of the best thing about real estate is that it does not require much of experience once the investor is able to have and create a good relationship with builders, estate agents, lawyers, insurance experts and of course, tenants. Another is that returns on real estate may be annually or as one-time return while it also features a long or short term (flipping) mode. There are many other reasons women should consider investing in real estate and below are some well researched and explained reasons. You really need to read through to get the full gist and information.


1. Possessing Innate Ability


Human ability and capacity to perform a task or get something done may come as a natural and innate while some may be learnt. It is eventually believed that abilities and capacities from innate sources are superior to any abilities learnt because innate abilities come more natural and real. Women have an innate ability that helps real estate business thrive and become successful. Real Estate and property investment require having a good relationship ability that ensures you can relate well with lots of people to achieve a goal. Women are naturally skilled in that aspect and harnessing it to make money in business should be tested.


2. Multiple Investment Options


Real Estate and property investment is a broad line of business which involves lawyers, agents, insurance and even banks if the capital is funded by loan. There are therefore multiple ways to earn from the business. These ways include buying a property or house and flipping it by selling within a short period and make profit, buying a property and renting it out to tenants as residential or office space. You may also wish to hold to the asset for years and allowing it appreciate in value before selling. This presents a chance for women to consider the business as every multiple ways can be employed to make money.


3. Cash Flow that Cushions Liquidity


Many people worry about the worth of their investment after the property must have been bought. However, real estate provides a good way to prevent the horrible experience many had with stocks and shares that lost value over a period of time. Most property assets are not affected by market volatility and as such, investment in the business is safe. Even if the value of real properly tends to go down, investors that make money through cash flow income will never be affected. Cash flow that involves making money monthly from tenants is nice and very good to cushion the effects of liquidity.


4. Ease in Debt and Loan Repayment


Businesses are either founded by personal cash or money gotten from loans in a financial bank or any other financial institution. For women that wants to invest in real estate but are hindered by the fears of going into debt and its servicing over years, I have a good news. It’s a good news because real estate investment done with bank loan are easily repaid when used a as a cash flow earning option. Once the diligent work or research has been done to guarantee profitability with regards to the property before buying, monthly income by tenants is enough to settle your loan and the other bank charges and fees. This is a big relief for women that fear going into perpetual debts, risk having a low credit score or face financial challenges by borrowing to secure real estate investment.


5. Flexible Capital Sourcing


Every informed person in any country of the world knows that real estate is a profitable business with facts pointing to many well known rich people recognized by Forbes as a big player in the business. This reality has influenced capital sourcing for real estate investment. You could get investment companies invest in the offer to mobilize capital or make use of other people’s money strategy to secure needed cash for the investment. Most women may refuse to invest in real estate because of insufficient capital but with this very nice idea, you could fly and attain greatness all at your own pace. The OPM strategy does not work for most businesses but works for investment in real estate.


6. Hidden Profit


Real Estate investment also offer a great chance to accrue some hidden profits as regards taxation. Smart property and real estate investors do widen their profit margin by declaring some of their investment as a loss for the year. This move will considerable lower the total and entire income on all investment and reduce the tax to be paid. You may also maintain assets and properties without paying taxes due to the provision that any cost related to the business or investment are contrary to the income generated. This is a big reason women must consider investing in real estate and property. Expanding profits and possibility of running a tax-free investment is mouth-watering and should be taken as an opportunity.


In conclusion, the reasons highlighted above are able to persuade women to invest wisely in real estate because there is basically nothing that men do that women cannot do or replicate. Women can earn the required and needed power and standing to successfully push every agitation into relevance if they get economic powers as chief executives and corporate business owners. One of the easiest business to invest in to realize such lofty height and feat is the real estate. Women looking to invest in real estate must however be prepared to hire a good and reputable agent, insurance company or firm, reliable financial or business analysts and a big heart to be courageous.



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