{"id":18670,"date":"2021-03-19T16:38:59","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T16:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/?p=18670"},"modified":"2021-07-19T13:48:53","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T13:48:53","slug":"5-benefits-of-investing-in-a-multi-family-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/5-benefits-of-investing-in-a-multi-family-property\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Benefits of Investing In a Multi-Family Property"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing in a multi-family property is a great idea for many different reasons. If you choose <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/neighborhood-overview\/\"><b>the area<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> carefully and think of your target audience\/tenants while looking at what is available on the market you\u2019ll be ahead of the game. For example, if you wish to rent out your multi-family property to young professionals in Chicago, make sure you are investing in the heart of the city where all the action happens.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From purchasing a new investment to leasing your property, there are lots of hoops to go through, so make sure you have done your research and have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/landlords\/chicago-property-management\/\"><b>the right guidance<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along the way. Once you\u2019ve done that research thoroughly, we guarantee that your multi-family investment will be very rewarding.<\/span><!--more--><b>1. Great for multi-generational and extended families!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With COVID-19 and its secondary effects on family life and mental health, investing in a multi-family home to create a safe and supportive bubble is a smart idea. You can have both your own privacy while not feeling alone either. It\u2019s a win-win!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"18671\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/5-benefits-of-investing-in-a-multi-family-property\/blog-4-header-and-image-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blog-4-Header-and-image-1.jpg?fit=2000%2C1547&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1547\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D200&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1279793863&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Blog 4 Header and image 1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blog-4-Header-and-image-1.jpg?fit=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blog-4-Header-and-image-1.jpg?fit=634%2C490&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18671\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blog-4-Header-and-image-1.jpg?resize=634%2C490&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blog-4-Header-and-image-1.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blog-4-Header-and-image-1.jpg?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blog-4-Header-and-image-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C792&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blog-4-Header-and-image-1.jpg?resize=768%2C594&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blog-4-Header-and-image-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1188&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blog-4-Header-and-image-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C928&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blog-4-Header-and-image-1.jpg?resize=816%2C631&amp;ssl=1 816w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blog-4-Header-and-image-1.jpg?w=1268&amp;ssl=1 1268w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blog-4-Header-and-image-1.jpg?w=1902&amp;ssl=1 1902w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>2. It&#8217;s generally a low-risk investment and open to many.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been saving up for a while but are unsure where to place your money and how to maximize that investment, we have a solution for you: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/houses-for-sale\/illinois\/\"><b>buy<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> property! The real estate market is usually less volatile than the stock market. Even if you don\u2019t have a huge income stream the investment will usually steadily increase in value. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing in a multi-family property is suitable whether you are a first-time buyer or a real estate master. What\u2019s important is to assess or reassess your skills and responsibilities as a landlord. Do you excel in maintenance management but need a hand with your finances? Determine the areas where you need <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/\"><b>that professional guidance.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>3. There is an entire industry available to help with maintenance and management.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tackling repairs, maintenance, and ground keeping is definitely easier if all apartments are nearby. Additionally, costs are kept low as you\u2019ll only need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/landlords\/chicago-property-management\/\"><b>hire one team<\/b><\/a> as your dedicated property managers<b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You also have the option to live in one of the apartments to tackle these yourself and create a friendly rapport with your tenants. In any case, being closer to the property is key to being a good landlord.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"18673\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/5-benefits-of-investing-in-a-multi-family-property\/daniel-watson-8vbpyptgo90-unsplash\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/daniel-watson-8vBpYpTGo90-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1696&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1696\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"daniel-watson-8vBpYpTGo90-unsplash\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/daniel-watson-8vBpYpTGo90-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/daniel-watson-8vBpYpTGo90-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=634%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18673\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/daniel-watson-8vBpYpTGo90-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=634%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/daniel-watson-8vBpYpTGo90-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/daniel-watson-8vBpYpTGo90-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/daniel-watson-8vBpYpTGo90-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/daniel-watson-8vBpYpTGo90-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/daniel-watson-8vBpYpTGo90-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/daniel-watson-8vBpYpTGo90-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1357&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/daniel-watson-8vBpYpTGo90-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C795&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/daniel-watson-8vBpYpTGo90-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=816%2C541&amp;ssl=1 816w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/daniel-watson-8vBpYpTGo90-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=1268&amp;ssl=1 1268w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/daniel-watson-8vBpYpTGo90-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=1902&amp;ssl=1 1902w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>4. Tax breaks!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s good to know that when making an investment, you get deductions and depreciation (homestead exemption, etc.) Make sure you do your research on what you are owed and hire professional <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/realtors\/chicago-il\/\"><b>experts<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you put that investment against other incomes and assets.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long story short, you save a lot of money on property taxes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>5. Timing is now.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know it, with any successful business endeavor or investment, timing is key. With COVID, perhaps you have had the opportunity to save up more than usual or had more time to think about your future investments. In any case, you\u2019re in luck because the market is in the buyer\u2019s favor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"18674\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/5-benefits-of-investing-in-a-multi-family-property\/paul-trienekens-mrboq22_av8-unsplash\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paul-trienekens-MRBOQ22_aV8-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"paul-trienekens-MRBOQ22_aV8-unsplash\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paul-trienekens-MRBOQ22_aV8-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paul-trienekens-MRBOQ22_aV8-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=634%2C423&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18674\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paul-trienekens-MRBOQ22_aV8-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=634%2C423&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paul-trienekens-MRBOQ22_aV8-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paul-trienekens-MRBOQ22_aV8-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paul-trienekens-MRBOQ22_aV8-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paul-trienekens-MRBOQ22_aV8-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paul-trienekens-MRBOQ22_aV8-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paul-trienekens-MRBOQ22_aV8-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paul-trienekens-MRBOQ22_aV8-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paul-trienekens-MRBOQ22_aV8-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=816%2C544&amp;ssl=1 816w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paul-trienekens-MRBOQ22_aV8-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=1268&amp;ssl=1 1268w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paul-trienekens-MRBOQ22_aV8-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=1902&amp;ssl=1 1902w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHO IS\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FULTON GRACE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are one of Chicago\u2019s leading providers of comprehensive real estate services. We are home to an ever-growing team of savvy &amp; reputable\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/agents\/real-estate-chicago-il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local realtors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0seasoned\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/landlords\/chicago-property-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property managers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and customer-service-oriented staff. Whether you\u2019re looking to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/houses-for-sale\/illinois\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find a new home, sell your home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0or have your\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/landlords\/chicago-property-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property managed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, let us be your trusted\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/about-us\/our-company\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real estate advisors.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Investing in a multi-family property is a great idea for many different reasons. If you choose the area carefully and think of your target audience\/tenants while looking at what is available on the market you\u2019ll be ahead of the game. 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