Here is exactly how, and why, I borrow money for free – and how I use this to Invest in Real Estate. Enjoy! Add me on Instagram: GPStephan
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Now, first, I think it’s REALLY important to understand the nuances of “debt” and borrowing money – and make the distinction that not ALL debt should be placed in the category of automatically being “BAD.”
If having debt doesn’t MAKE YOU MORE MONEY – then, I think it’s safe to say – it’s automatically BAD. But, on there other hand, if you DO use debt CORRECTLY, you’ll go on to one of the main reasons I like to borrow as much money as I can…
Leverage. This is when you borrow money in order to invest…and that investment, ideally, makes you MORE money than what you owe in interest on that loan.
Now, here’s why borrowing money just makes WAY more sense for me…and exactly why I do it:
In Real Estate, you have two options for buying a property – one, is owning it outright and paying for it in cash – and the other, which is what MOST people do – is borrowing money and taking out a “mortgage.” And taking out a loan like this means you could make WAY more money than you could, otherwise.
In addition to that, the INTEREST I pay on those 30 year, fixed rate mortgages also becomes a tax write off against that rental income – which means, it helps lower my tax bill.
But, it doesn’t stop quite there…because when taking out a long term loan, we also have consider the power of INFLATION.
This is what happens when more money is printed into our economy, and the more money that gets printed, the less value our money is worth.
This is also how I’m, EFFECTIVELY, able to borrow money COMPLETELY FOR FREE – meaning, it’s CHEAPER for me to BORROW money, than it is for me to PAY for it, outright…if that sounds like science fiction, here’s how I’m able to do it:
First, I’m getting a low interest, 30-year, fixed rate loan. My AVERAGE interest rate, throughout the 3 mortgages I already have, on about $1.7 million dollars, is 3.52%.
When you consider that the interest rate is a tax write off against the rental income I make, in a 50% tax bracket, it’s essentially like I’m only paying HALF that, after taxes – or, 1.76% “out of pocket” in actual interest.
Then, that amount is also lowered by inflation – because, every year, my outstanding loan balance becomes “easier” to pay off with future money that’s worth less.
If we see that, this year – inflation was 1.76% – that means, when you factor in inflation and tax write offs – I’m getting loaned money, for 30 years, for completely FREE – adjusted for inflation. Not to mention, there may be some years where inflation is HIGHER than 1.76% – which means, in a weird way, banks will be paying ME to take out loans, to buy properties…so, in this case, it makes ABSOLUTELY no sense for me to pay this loan off early.
First, if I paid for any of my properties outright, or I paid off any of my current mortgages – I would be tying up a LOT of money in one place, meaning I couldn’t use it towards any OTHER investments – and that has what’s known as an “opportunity cost.”
Second, by borrowing money – as odd as this is to say – I’m able to diversify my investments much more, allowing me a much safer spread on my money.
Now, I will say – there ARE some advantages when it comes to paying in cash, and not having a mortgage, so I do think these are worth mentioning – just so I can give a well balanced argument to this video:
First, when you pay cash for something – you have a LOT less risk:.
Second, when you own something outright – you’ll have a LOT more peace of mind
And third, paying for something outright in cash is really, really easy.
BUT…overall, having done BOTH…I’ve bought properties outright, and I’ve bought them with a mortgage…I have to say, I’d take the mortgage route every single time.
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How I Borrow FREE Money
Who doesn’t love free money? We all do, don’t we? But what if I told you there was a way to borrow money for free? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, let me share with you my secret on how I borrow free money.
Firstly, you need to have a good credit score. Maintaining a healthy credit score is vital in securing loans with low interest rates or even zero interest. Lenders often offer promotional deals to individuals with excellent credit history, promoting their services by providing interest-free loans for a certain period of time. So in essence, you are borrowing money for free, as long as you adhere to the terms and conditions.
Another way to obtain free money is through interest-free credit cards. Many credit card companies provide introductory periods where you won’t be charged any interest on your purchases for a certain amount of time. By utilizing these cards wisely, you can borrow money and pay it back in full before the promotional period ends, essentially borrowing for free.
However, it is important to exercise caution and be responsible when using interest-free credit cards. Failure to pay back the borrowed amount before the promotional period expires could lead to hefty interest charges, potentially leaving you in financial trouble. It’s crucial to plan your expenses and ensure repayment is made on time.
Moreover, some organizations and community programs offer interest-free loans for specific purposes. These loans are typically designed to assist individuals in need, helping them overcome financial difficulties without the burden of high-interest rates. Researching and reaching out to these organizations can provide an avenue for accessing free money when required.
In addition to the above methods, there are alternative ways to borrow free money. Some companies offer cashback schemes and rewards programs where you can earn money by simply making purchases. By taking advantage of these programs, you can essentially get a portion of your money back, effectively borrowing it for free.
It’s important to remember that borrowing money comes with responsibility. While borrowing for free might sound tempting, it’s crucial to consider your financial situation and repayment capabilities. Any debts incurred should be managed carefully, and repayment plans should always be put in place to avoid any unnecessary financial strain.
In conclusion, borrowing free money is indeed possible through various means such as low-interest loans, interest-free credit cards, community programs, and rewards schemes. However, responsible financial management is key to ensuring that you don’t fall into the trap of accumulating significant debts. By utilizing these methods wisely, you can benefit from borrowing free money while safeguarding your financial stability.
But how do you manage all of these properties?
This guy is just another Jeremy financial in my opinion. Wanna be warren buffets in my opinion.
This is definitely dated. Three years ago when this was made interest rates were basically zero and borrowing money was free. If you used this same strategy today as interest rates are heading to 10%….you’d be up the creek.
How are you feeling about the FED continuing to hike interest rates?
Our government they talk budget cut. To watch over the crook. On the other hand they want you joint them to become lenders. Crook
The reason the crook can not seek the loan from bank because they did thing bad. Now they persuade you become the lenders
These crook they are exploiting to you. And they get your monies. Do not listen to the crook and lend monies. They are not able to pay back.
This is a CLASSIC
6:48 game
Re-write this with rates in the 7's lol
How do you do this with multiple properties?. I'd love to do this but is there a way you can get multiple houses/properties?
Ok but how do you get 300,000 loan starting out….
People need to understand this! It's literally the most stress free wy to manage money
How to pay the loan if i lend my all asserts?? And can i borrow money if the asserts on my trust??
Graham you are literally the smartest YouTuber out there you’re like Google. Such an inspiration
Great job
@GrahamStephan
Have you ever made a video telling how you learned to raise capital? It would be a very interesting story.
What are your favourite ways to borrow?
Who's going to give you a 100k loan though @ 3.5%? No one, unless you get access to maybe a secured loan which means you would already need property which means you require several steps before you get to this point. I think its these first steps that are the hardest and that most people don't cover.
Thanks dude, I was scratching my head about this a few minutes ago. I had an epiphany while working and thought to myself why am I working so much if there's other ways to make money… Came up with a plan but i needed to confirm a few things. Really helpful and I am subscribing.
What about investing in Capital funding groups that invest in commercial real estate? Is it possible to borrow money to do this?
Do you pay the interest back only?
What about paying back the monthly installment of $67000.
Owning real estate is a nightmare business. One bad tenant will wipe out years of profit. Now let's talk about the coming crash….
This whole borrow money scheme is self destructive. Your gamble is that the (subjective) market will out earn the (objective) interest rate. See, the more you borrow the more narrow your profit margin. And the more you borrow the more “debt avenues” you have. At some point, if anything fails, like the stock market crashes, housing crash happens, ww3 breaks out, debtors demand immediate collection from deviating from initial repayment. If any one of those things happen after you have borrowed your way to the most narrow of “profit” margins, you will become BURIED because your (subjective) market will succumb to the (objective) interest or repayment.
People don’t get this, and thus said people will remain in their same, given socioeconomic slot, perpetually subject to the same trials and Tribs , that they will perpetually sing the same laments about, perpetually blaming the same clandestine forces for. The reaction you experienced due to communicating this concept = the same when Trump said in Hilary debate “I don’t pay taxes , I’m smart.”
And taxes
9:44 but when u pay interest on it, it kind of gets adjusted for inflation right?
Watching this three years later he predicted the inflation without event intending to…
The problem to day are your tenants. Finding a good tenant is like trying to find a honest car mechanic. Please do due diligence, background and make sure they can afford the rent (your mortgage).