When it comes to investing in real estate, these are the most common terms you will see. Everyone wants to buy low and sell high!

In todays market, buying low is quite an easy step. Its the sell high that can be challenging! This brings me to long term real estate investing. When thinking about long term, you think about rentals or fixing up and living in the property until values rise. With this type of mind set the terms “Buy Low” is all you need to be successfull and make a nice profit.

With all the hype around the Fix and Flip TV shows, it seems everyone is taking a swing at this type of investing. Let me be the first to tell you that the smart real estate investor in todays market sees long term profits. Buying and owning a rental right now is the safest form of real estate investing their is right now.

With prices being at a low point, interest rates being at the lowest point in 15 years you can buy a 3 bedroom 1 bath home and have a mortgage payment in the $700 range. This same home may command a monthly rent of $900 per month. That is a $200 per month positive cash flow, this does not even include the tax benefits of having a rental property. Then when you combine the fact that 5 years down the road the property has gained 17% in value again, the $200 per month cash flow, and the principle being paid down on the property you are talking a hefty profit!

Creativity and a good game plan is the key to having a successfull real estate investment. Think long term right nwo instead of short term and you could benefit greatly from the reality of todays Denver real estate market.