In this episode I’m joined by mortgage lending expert John Stanfield with Viewpoint Financial as we dispel some of the myths about rental property investing so you can decide how you want to approach  given your own situation and investing preferences. And while a portfolio of rental properties can absolutely generate wealth and income in retirement, there is no one size fits all solution as everyone will have different opportunities, situations, and skill sets.

Together we share various tips and considerations rental property owners should consider, and John will also be sharing with us some of the options you have to acquire real properties with financing should you decide to use them as part of your retirement income and wealth accumulation strategy. John Stanfield is a mortgage broker with a decade of experience. John began his career in underwriting and funding on the operations side of the industry before moving to the consumer facing side where he originated loans for individuals where he has been ever since.

John has earned accolades from United Wholesale Mortgage as being among the top 1% of fastest purchase transaction closers in 2020, 2021, and 2022. His passion for helping clients achieve their homeownership dreams has driven his success thus far, and he continues to be a respected and sought-after professional in the mortgage industry.

More specifically, John and I discuss:

• What Are The 4 Components to the Rate of Return on Rental Real Estate?
• What Are Some of The Main Pros and Cons to Investing in Rental Property in Retirement?
• What Are Some Common Ways to Get Financing for a Rental Property?
• What Are Some Potential Ways to Protect Your Rental Property & Your Other Assets?
• Other Insights and Considerations For Those Who Are Considering Owning Rental Properties Throughout Retirement

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• Free 4-Step Retirement Analysis for Ages 50+
• Access the Show Notes Here