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3 Best Investments to Create a Passive Income

3 Best Investments to Create a Passive Income

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Jan 21, 2020 By Peter MacCallister

Most young professionals dream of fantastic ways of receiving an extra income without having to actually invest ongoing efforts. While there are certain investments that will help you create a passive income, you will also need to invest minimal time for monitoring investment growth and any potential loss.

Whether you are hoping to start small or invest everything you have saved, the following investments are excellent for creating a passive income stream.

Buy-To-Let

Buying a property with the sole intention of renting it for a passive income is one of the best investments around. It is always best to compare mortgages for landlords to ensure you are taking advantage of the best deal as reduced interest rates will increase your additional income. Furthermore, some consider buy-to-let as a risky decision as renters may avoid taking care of your investment, however, there are several effective ways to reduce your risk.

Initially, you should opt for an estate agency that is trusted to handle tenants as they enforce a lengthy procedure to screen candidate tenants. This procedure will determine general affordability among other things. Buy-to-let is a great choice for savvy investors that will be able to enjoy a large return on their investment long-term.

Invest In a Startup

If you have disposable funds available, it would be a great idea to invest in a budding startup that has shown impressive success in a short period of time. While there is no such thing as an investment without risk, there are also ways to reduce your general risk when investing in a business.

If you aren’t prepared to take a leap of faith by investing your hard-earned money into a startup, you could also consider investing in an established business. In order to determine an appropriate business to invest in, you should do adequate research to determine the brand’s average growth. In the event that you select your investment choice wisely, you will be able to enjoy a massive return on investment in the near future.

Save

Many young professionals overlook saving as a solution to create a passive income. However, when done right you will be able to take advantage of interest in savings as a passive income. On the other hand, you could save and simply watch your interest eventually build interest. To attempt this method of creating a passive income you will need to determine different interest rates applicable for varying banks and varying savings accounts that are offered. While some accounts may boast a 5% interest rate, others may boast as much as 8%. Mathematically speaking, you would need to build up an amount in your savings account that would make the interest percentage relevant. Therefore, you would need to focus on creating a large reserve that would ultimately pay out either annually or monthly.

Taking advantage of interest rates that banks offer is one of the best ways to invest your money as you won’t be facing much risk by investing in yourself.

Filed Under: Creating a Plan Tagged With: Getting Started, Income, Passive Income

Peter MacCallister

Peter MacCallister

Peter MacCallister is a small business owner and blogger He resides in Scotland and likes to write about up and coming entrepreneurial topics. You’ll likely find Peter in the comments section of any major business publication sparking debate and trying to keep things interesting.

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