College is one of the largest expenses through the course of your child???s life. It is also one of the main causes of debt in America. With today's rates of inflation, it is very hard to save for an event that will occur eighteen years down the road. However, capitalistic America has provided many ways to send your child to college without paying a single red cent. Below you will discover just how easy it is to reach financial freedom.
Property near college campuses has always been a prime investment arena. Now,it can be the key to funding your child's education. Three months before your son or daughter starts college, buy a well-maintained home within two to three miles from campus. When choosing a house, keep the following in mind.
- Make sure the home has at least four bedrooms. This creates a maximum rental and sell value.
- Take out the largest mortgage possible.
- Furnish the home from second-hand stores. (College student's aren't too picky. To find out, ask your nearest mother : )
Make your son or daughter the property manager of your rental property.
Making your child the property manager allows you to reap tax and business benefits, while also teaching your student about the business world. You could easily pay your child a small stipend to handle the responsibilities of a property manager. These include:
* collecting rent
* inspecting the property weekly for cleanliness and damage
* renting the property when there is a vacancy
* contracting any repair work that is needed
* reporting to you on the property's financial and physical condition
The salary you pay your child for being the property managemer is tax deductible. This deduction can go towards your student's books, supplies, or food expenses.
Save on gas money when visiting your child. Another perk to owning rental property is that you are allowed a tax deduction twice per year in order to inspect any out-of-town property. The primary purpose of your trip must be inspection and maintenance of your property. However, visiting your child may be a secondary purpose. Be sure to document all trips and their purpose.
Use the real estate Tax Deductions to generate extra cash.
The depreciation deductions you claim each year on your rental property give you immediate cash, which can be used toward college expenses.
Finally, your child has graduated and its time to sell your property. Use the profits from your investment to pay off your loans. At 8% per year appreciation, the property will be worth $ 20,000 - $40,000 more at the end of four years, depending on the original price.
Because housing in college areas is in very high demand, your property???s value should increase substantially. The best and easiest way to sell your property is to list it in the school and city newspapers with an ad that reads : Send your child to college free. Call me for details!??? Most likely, you will recieve calls in the first day or so. Inform your prospects of how rental property can finance their child's education. This key strategy will enable you to pay off any pending loans and leave your college student debt-free!
Alli Ross is the webmaster at the baby names box - Where you can explore over 6,000 baby names and their meanings. Sub-categories include Disney ,J.R. Tolkien names, Fantasy and Folklore names, and many names from the literary classics. Read articles ranging from parenting and family to home and gardening. Be sure to say hi to GranMamma!
family-safe home cleaners Morton Grove ..A study done by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute found... Read More
You may think once your child has gone off to... Read More
When my oldest boy was really young, he tickled my... Read More
The cruel callous remarks made by our offspring can sometimes... Read More
This can be a very complicated issue, so I don't... Read More
Most day cares are non-profit organizations that must operate within... Read More
You may remember The Red Couch Project, a book by... Read More
Family meetings provide opportunities for feelings to be aired and... Read More
Children do what feels good to them and follow their... Read More
In his recent newsletter "Happy Kids", parenting expert Michael Grose... Read More
You no longer have to use Ritalin or other stimulants... Read More
They Spur Members To Grow EmotionallyTatiana Tannenbaum grappled with a... Read More
Home schooling. What is it? What does it mean to... Read More
It's been raining for a week and the kids and... Read More
Until the moment I became a mother, I couldn't quite... Read More
The hot new reality TV show "Nanny 911" has been... Read More
Saying no to our children is not always easy or... Read More
One reason public schools get away with educational failure, year... Read More
Teaching kids to deal with conflict effectively and peacefully is... Read More
I was changing Ford's diaper the other day when he... Read More
I know this Mom. She homeschools her 5 children, plus... Read More
The purpose of this article is to address some of... Read More
Quite simply, an absolute nightmare for parents and babies alike,... Read More
For many years underparenting was perhaps the biggest problem facing... Read More
Speaking as a Michael (a Hebrew name, meaning "Who is... Read More
home cleaning services Wilmette ..Do you have a wild child? Then this article may... Read More
We all want to comfort our children after they suffer... Read More
Teri was 5. As younger siblings do, she looked up... Read More
In our last issue we posted some of our suggested... Read More
According to researchers, most children enter school with a good... Read More
Life is full of competition -- even in childhood. Kids... Read More
You've just received a call from your child's teacher. As... Read More
Research published by University of Rochester neuroscientists C. Shawn Green... Read More
Most people have more training before they receive their driver's... Read More
Encouragement comes when you focus on your child's assets and... Read More
Our children are our most important legacy to the world.... Read More
Child care costs are are one of the most expensive... Read More
Salon visits can be scary experiences for small children: They... Read More
The girl's jaw dropped in horror as the police officer... Read More
How can two or three children in the same family... Read More
She slipped her small, soft eight-year-old hand into mine. Her... Read More
This article on parenting is by a practicing relationship counsellor/therapist,... Read More
"Walk through any toy store and you will see walls... Read More
If you really want to get your children to eat... Read More
Most parents can hardly wait for their baby to say... Read More
It's no joy to be sick. It's even less joy... Read More
Whether children attend public or private schools, they benefit when... Read More
Recently I took my two children to a popular new... Read More
Q. How do we decide what our teens should be... Read More
NY -- Strange as it may sound, bordom promotes happier,... Read More
Parenting |