Should I Invest for Cashflow or Appreciation?

  If you're thinking about investing in real estate or even if you've bought a rental property or two, you've probably asked yourself this question: should I invest for cashflow or appreciation? In this episode, we give you our take on this question and let you in on a little secret: we don't have to make that choice because we invest for both cashflow AND appreciation. Here are the highlights of this episode: Kenji has a lot of experience investing for appreciation so he shares what it "feels" like to gamble on appreciation, both when it goes your way and when it doesn't! We share why we focus on investing for cashflow and what it "feels" like to own a portfolio of cashflowing properties. We also share how it can be life-changing to have an alternative stream of income. We explain the difference between market appreciation and a different form of appreciation called forced appreciation. We explain how we can invest for both cashflow AND forced appreciation. Semi-Retired M.D. and its owners’, presenters’, and employees are not in the business of providing personal, financial, tax, legal or investment advice and specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, which is incurred as a consequence, either directly or indirectly, by the use of any of the information contained in this podcast. Semi-Retired M.D., this podcast, and any online tools, if any, do NOT provide ANY legal, accounting, securities, investment, tax or other professional services advice and are not intended to be a substitute for meeting with professional advisors. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of competent, licensed, and certified professionals should be sought. In addition, Semi-Retired M.D. does not endorse ANY specific investments, investment strategies, advisors, or financial service firms.