Now that prices are off sharply from their peak levels of a few years ago, you may want to invest in real estate. If so, you are looking for a promising property at the right price. Assuming you find such an opportunity, you’ll have to make still another crucial decision: how to hold your property. Outright ownership The simplest option is to hold the property in your own name. You’ll have absolute control and flexibility. You can make the decisions on capital improvements, tenant selection, and so on; you can sell the property or refinance it. You’ll face some disadvantages with this form of ownership, however. Depending on the amount of capital you’re willing to invest, you might be limited
2011 Q1 | Choices for Holding Investment Property
