Why Debt Funds May Be the Millionaire Shortcut You’re Overlooking
Summary
This article from BiggerPockets discusses the potential of debt funds as an investment strategy, particularly for building wealth and generating predictable income. It outlines a 'Wealth Compounding Plan' and suggests that hosts could use debt funds to stabilize income and provide a foundation for other investments. While not directly about STRs, hosts could use the concepts to diversify their investment portfolios.
Key Insights
- •Debt funds can offer monthly income and lower risk compared to equity investments. For instance, $100K invested in a debt fund compounding at 8% annually grows to $221K in 10 years, compared to $141K in a 3.5% savings account.
- •Debt funds should make up 30% to 40% of a passive portfolio for stability, especially for high-net worth investors.
Action Items
- ✓Consider including debt funds in your overall investment strategy to generate passive income and diversify your portfolio.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓Define your passive income target and allocate capital based on your needs and timeline.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Watch Out For
- ⚠Many investors mistakenly assume debt equals lower risk by default. It's crucial to evaluate the fund's structure and the underlying assets' risk.
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