WHAT THE HECK SHOULD I INVEST IN? TOO MANY CHOICES!!!

Investing your hard-earned money can be overwhelming with so many options available. From stocks to bonds, mutual funds to treasury notes, real estate to new business ventures—the choices seem endless. How do you decide what's best for you? Let's break it down and explore why passive commercial real estate investing might be the perfect fit.

The Investment Buffet: So Many Options!

1. Stocks: Investing in individual companies can yield high returns, but the volatility and market fluctuations can be nerve-wracking.
2. Bonds: These are generally safer but offer lower returns. They’re great for preserving capital but might not meet your growth goals.
3. Mutual Funds: These provide diversification, yet their performance heavily depends on the market, and they come with management fees.
4. Treasury Notes: Secure and backed by the government, but they offer minimal returns.
5. New Business Ventures: High-risk, high-reward. While the potential for significant returns exists, the failure rate of startups is daunting.
6. Real Estate: This versatile investment option ranges from residential to commercial properties, offering both security and growth.

Why Real Estate?

Real estate stands out for several reasons:

1. Outperforms the Stock Market: Historically, real estate has delivered stable, long-term returns that surpass those of the stock market.
2. Leverage: You can use bank funds to purchase property, amplifying your buying power and returns.
3. Tax Benefits: Real estate offers amazing tax advantages such as depreciation and mortgage interest deductions, helping you keep more of what you earn.
4. Passive Income: You can choose to invest passively, just like in the stock market, and still earn regular returns without the day-to-day hassles of being a landlord.

Why Commercial Real Estate Over Single-Family Homes?

Commercial residential real estate, particularly apartment complexes, has several advantages over single-family home investments:

1. Scale Faster: It's easier to find one good deal on a 100-unit apartment complex than 100 individual houses.
2. Vacancy Risk Mitigation: Losing one tenant in a single-family home means 0% occupancy. In a 100-unit complex, a few vacancies won't significantly impact your income.
3. Management Efficiency: Managing one large property is often cheaper and more efficient than handling multiple single-family homes.
4. Non-Recourse Loans: Typically, these loans don't hold you personally liable, unlike traditional home loans.
5. Value-Add Opportunities: You can force appreciation through strategic improvements, not just rely on market conditions.
6. Consistent Demand: Everyone needs a place to live and single-family home prices have increased to the point that buying a home is out of reach for many people.

Investing Passively in Commercial Real Estate

Passive commercial real estate investing allows you to become a true owner while an experienced team manages the property. You get the majority of the income and tax benefits without the headaches of being a landlord.

Not sure how to start? There are capital allocators who help you vet deals and operators. They are a great resource, providing tons of free education and guidance. Most capital allocators are investors themselves, investing in the same deals, so your interests are aligned. 

There are mutual benefits to investing as a group. You know that when you write a larger check, you get a better seat at the table. Instead of investing $25,000 individually and getting a 12-15% return, pooling funds can potentially increase returns to 15-20% because of the larger investment power. This is what Capital Allocators do – they find amazing investment opportunities for themselves to invest in, then they invite others to invest alongside them so everyone gets higher return.

Take the Next Step

Stop sitting on the sidelines and start learning about passive real estate investing. Visit Blue Vikings Capital for free resources. Join our Blue Viking Investor Club to get notified of upcoming investment opportunities. Membership is free, with no obligation to invest.

Take advantage of our hard work and start your journey towards smart, profitable, and passive real estate investing today!