Investment and Vacation Real Estate - Orlando, Florida

The financial headlines during much of the past two years have been largely negative if not hugely negative, but in the generalities of the day we sometimes look past a basic reality: Opportunities for real estate profits are still out there.  

The folks I have in mind are small real estate investors, individuals who have a few properties here or there, enough to impact their balance sheets, standard of living and monthly income.  

I bring this up because for all the recent financial news, many small investors have done fairly well. Indeed, on the basis of cash flow a number are no doubt asking, “downturn, what downturn?” 

The idea is not that small real estate investors are somehow immune from the declining prices seen in most markets, rather the point is that they don't particularly care because they're not selling or refinancing every Tuesday. Their interest in real estate is surely tied to values and they certainly would like to see them go up, but it's not a day-to-day thing.  

What does pique their interest is income today and income tomorrow. They're long-term holders of real estate, people who like monthly checks. 

“Lost in the headlines about falling real estate prices and slowing sales is a baseline reality,” says Jim Saccacio, Chairman and CEO at RealtyTrac.com, the leading online marketplace for foreclosure listings and data. “People have to live somewhere. Most people like to live indoors. The need for good indoor space is how long-term investors fill their wallets.”  full story

Source: RealtyTrac.com - Peter G. Miller