The Hudson Valley is definitely a booming real estate market, and while it’s a great place to live and call home, it’s also a great place to invest. From tax breaks, passive income, monthly rents and even equity, there are a lot of reasons to invest in real estate in the Hudson Valley in 2022. Read on to learn more!

Getting Started

The Hudson Valley offers various tax breaks for real estate developments and investors that vary by county, township, and region. These tax breaks are designed to help provide much-needed housing for the area, while also encouraging new business and economic growth. There are also some great organizations you can join if you are looking to invest, including the Hudson Valley REIA (Real Estate Investors Association). Of course, Ulster County Board of REALTORS® also offers a multitude of expertise for real estate investors, and working with a Realtor is a great way to get started.

When you are first starting out, it’s important to review the areas you are interested in, meet with a REALTOR® and plan out your next steps. There are opportunities from small to large, single-family homes, to multi-family dwellings, and even larger complexes and new developments. Finding the right size property for you and your investment is a good first step.

Rent & Equity

Another reason to invest in real estate in the Hudson Valley is that within our booming market, as an investor you gain the benefits of passive income in the form of monthly rent, alongside equity for owning property. Equity doesn’t need to come from a major development or new build – even smaller buildings, business locations, or residences offer the opportunity to provide monthly rent and equity benefits to you as an owner.

As the Hudson Valley region throughout Ulster County continues to see a very hot market with the relocation of many people from more urban downstate areas, demand for properties are expected to stay strong. There are new opportunities at nearly every corner – the time to invest is now!

House Flipping

For anyone who’s spent time at home in recent months, house flipping has definitely grown as a trend and form of real estate investing. Taking older, outdated, unwanted, properties, or even those in foreclosure or poor condition, can be a potential for new income. Fixing up a house to resell can be a very lucrative practice, especially in an area where the market is strong such as Ulster County! There’s a lot to consider if this is the route you choose to take for investing in real estate in the Hudson Valley, so make sure you are either well-educated in what needs to be done or have a solid team of professionals to work with. This goes beyond just working with a Realtor to ensure you get a great deal on a property that is right for you, but also includes handymen, electricians, contractors, and anyone else you may need to make the house you purchased fresh and ready for resale!

In some cases, you may be able to flip a house yourself, but that may not always be the case. It’s also important to ensure any property you purchase to flip is fully up to code for the local town or district and passes all necessary inspections with all appropriate permits before you put it on the market. The best way to do this is by starting with containing a licensed REALTOR who can help you start your journey.

These are just some of the reasons to that investing in Ulster County real estate can be a lucrative business proposition – and a fun one, too! Read more about investing in real estate on our website, and remember Ulster County Board of REALTORS® is here to help. Contact us to find a REALTOR today.