ADVERTORIAL
“There’s never been a better time to invest in the us
Residential Real Estate if you’re a Foreign National”.
W
ith such uncertainty underpinning the
world’s equity and currency markets,
and with fixed income yields near zero,
where does the investor look to build an investment
portfolio with safe, dependable returns and capital
appreciation? The US is one of the few economies
showing steady GDP and employment growth
coupled with a stable currency.
Within the US, residential Real Estate represents
a unique investment opportunity for smart investors
looking to capitalize on one of the most powerful
long-term asset plays in the US. Based on the 2014
US Census Bureau demographic trends, demand for
housing is forecast to outstrip supply by over one
million homes a year, over the next ten years, as the
booming cohort of Millennials age, marry and form
families.
This wave of demand will create a chronic shortfall
in the supply for residential housing, with new homes
within the $150,000 - $250,000 range in current
construction most in demand by home owners and
renters alike. This will underpin residential real
estate as a smart asset play over the next decade and
savvy investors who have done their homework are
capitalizing on this asset play, right now.
Finding a trusted firm to partner with is critical
to successfully investing in US real estate. Crucial to
your search, is a firm that works with investors from
a wealth management perspective and one which has
demonstrated a successful track record.
Look for a firm that offers you the opportunity
to securely acquire new homes, that offers a builder
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warranty on all its properties, that can accurately
forecast your investments and one which will help
you securely scale your investments in the best
locations for capital growth.
Find a firm that has vetted the top lenders for
international buyers looking to acquire investment
property in the US and one which takes the
appropriate steps to secure the required funding on
your behalf.
One of the major hurdles that a foreign investor
must overcome is that it is difficult to open a bank
account unless you can physically visit the US. Some
firms have their own legal team to help organize and
secure your Limited Liability Company, (LLC), and
bank accounts, which will be used as the primary
repository for your home loan and will be used for
rental deposits and to draw from for associated
maintenance and ownership fees.
Your investments represent a powerful, legal
tax-shelter. A reliable real estate investment firm
emphasizing wealth management services should
also offer a comprehensive US tax service to mitigate
your income and capital gains liabilities to the fullest
extent allowable, through deductions, depreciation,
expensing, and 1031 Exchange programs.
The final piece of an end-to-end provider is
property management. Utilize a firm that will take
the stressful day-to-day responsibilities of property
management out of your hands.
Greystone Residential is a US Residential Rental
Investment Property firm that offers a complete endto-end investment solution.
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