The deduction is optimized as values increase and can potentially offset the entire net investment (including down payment) for high wage earners.

The country's continuous population growth, coupled with its high demand for urban housing, positions its real estate market for steady, long-term price increases.Over the past decade, cities like Berlin and Munich have seen remarkable growth in property values, with an increasing number of investors betting on the continued upward trend.

It is exciting to think about having a big stack of cash to invest in something, but what if that something doesn't advance you the way your property does since it grows in value AND provides income.Maybe the $800/mo cash flow can be your seed money for stock you want to buy...? 

Employees vary wildly with regard to performance and value to the company.  

So it comes down to how much you currently value your time.

Quote from @Melissa Vass Scott: Hey everyone, would value your opinions as we are working towards building a real estate portfolio in the US. 

This is a family property for which I will be paying 3/4 of the most recent assessment value.

The home values are still lower than pre-pandemic and far fewer multiple offers.Vegas was the big topic among my local meet up circle.

Some risks include:- Declining property values, leaving you with little or no equity.- Rents staying flat while property taxes and insurance increase.- Unexpected expenses that eat into profits.For example, some investors who bought in 2022 at high interest rates expected strong rent growth to cover costs.

Nothing 3 or 4 unit will pass the FHA self-sufficiency test, unless you are going to get the property for at least 30% off of fair market value.