3 Reasons Why Now Is The Rigth Time To Invest In Single Family Homes

The impact of recession and the unbelievable number of foreclosed houses during the past few years is no longer considered “news” to most of us. Mostly this is perceived as a negative thing. While this is certainly true to homeowners who are going through foreclosures, for home buyers or investors, now is a great period to be in. Here are three reasons why now is the best time to invest in single family homes: 1. From Owners to Renters. There are millions of Americans who have lost or may still be in the process of losing their homes. This means there are millions of additional people who are now renting. We are now transitioning into a predominantly “renter” society from previously being homeowners. This means there is a huge new and evolving market of catering to renters. 2. Following the “Smart Money.” According to Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey, investment-home sales rose a substantial 64.5% last year, with investors buying up 1.23 million homes compared to 749,000 in 2010. 3. Market Dips are the Best Buying Opportunities. For many, it may still be a scary time to invest, because the real estate market hasn’t fully recovered to its previous highs. But if you wait for the market to come all the way back, by definition the prices will not be as cheap and the opportunity will be greatly diminished, if not lost. These reasons combine to tell a compelling and consistent story: If you are looking for an asset-backed way to invest your hard-earned money at significant potential for both cash-flow and valuation growth, now is a great time to invest in single family homes. posted on September 20, 2012 at 3:33am EDT