Whenever I have cash, I put it as a downpayment for a new rental.Even if you got 4-5%, this is less than inflation, so your money is loosing value

Hi All,Newbie here. 55 yr old planning to retire in 2 years, learning about real estate investing in order to have a source of steady inflation-proof cashflow (in addition to stock dividends) prior to taking social security at age 70 - so I don't need to sell stock investments.

So if an inexperienced sponsor boasts "conservative underwriting" because they pace rent growth at inflation instead of its current, above-average rate of growth, but then underestimates cap rate decompression by 50 or basis points -- well, that's not actually conservative underwriting.

And there are several factors to consider, the high cost of living caused by high inflation rates and high interest rates and other more."

Perhaps your agreement is similar but apart from that when you mention these "enormous" bills and inflated charges you previously only mentioned $500 being owed.

Inflation will come in time with the money printing, but that could be years.  

This is a motto I created after inflation put a huge dent in my business.

And there are several factors to consider, the high cost of living caused by high inflation rates and high interest rates and other more."

You also have to take into account things like depreciation which will offset some of your gains come tax time, appreciation (the natural appreciation of real estate tends to track inflation), and debt paydown (over time your tenants will buy this property for you because part of their rent pays your mortgage).Rental properties CAN be an excellent vehicle to build long term wealth.

However, concerns about inflation and the broader national economic policies continue to influence consumer behavior, with a trend towards more prudent spending and saving habits observed.The economic outlook for Raleigh in 2024 remains positive, with growth expected to continue at a healthy pace.