For students and potential investors, I like to highlight six key benefits to passive multifamily real estate investing.The barriers to entry for passive investing are much lower than an active approach. An individual does not need to be a multifamily expert or have detailed knowledge of the tools and systems used to acquire and manage these assets.
Second, individual investors can defer capital gains taxes on a profitable investment by utilizing a specialized type of transaction known as a 1031 exchange. There is no time limit on these exchanges and they can be repeated over and over, which allows for the tax-free growth of capital while deferring taxes indefinitely.A multifamily real estate investment is often compared to other alternatives available such as those in the stock or bond market.
Real estate investment trusts are a specialized type of investment firm that provide investors with exposure to commercial real estate assets. REIT shares can be publicly traded on major stock exchanges or they can be privately offered to accredited investors. REITs can also specialize in certain property types. For example, Camden Property Trust is a large, publicly traded multifamily REIT. As an investment strategy, publicly traded REITs provide liquidity and low minimum investments.