Let’s take an example: We suggest to a new Family Office client that they divest themselves of property in favour of cash, so they can invest in fixed-income securities that will generate a regular income, which will be applied appropriately and rigorously to their PGR. But he argues that some properties have sentimental value that he wishes to preserve, or he is confident that property is a safe investment even in a cycle such as the one we have now entered. Or perhaps he does not feel comfortable without owning a certain number of flats, plots of land, etc., which he believes will not be affected by the crisis in the sector. They also argue that if the bear market suddenly turns into a bull market, not being positioned would entail a very significant opportunity cost. Well, the solution we would propose is the initial conversion of properties intended to generate rental income – those to which you have no particular attachment and which are likely to sell for cash. You could also use a mortgage to finance properties with sentimental value or those intended for your own enjoyment, and invest the proceeds in high-security fixed-income investments at a higher interest rate than the mortgage rate. All of this would be implemented financially to generate fixed income in the most advantageous way, and immediately afterwards, this income would enable the acquisition, via mortgage or leverage, of new properties that are better selected and suited to the PGR. The opportunity cost would be eliminated as potential capital gains would remain intact, the selection of properties would be better suited to the family’s present and future needs, and furthermore, the fixed income generated would, of course, comfortably exceed the mortgage costs of all transactions. This margin would even allow for other applications within the PGR that we would design in conjunction with the client. Each case would be carefully assessed to make such rental income tax-free to the greatest extent possible, whilst the mortgages on the client’s primary residence would provide tax relief. We have just created a Cluster effect using the client’s assets to achieve the current PGR whilst ensuring spectacular future wealth growth.
Tax exemption, leveraged fixed income, rigour, maximising returns on everyone Property, etc., are some of the key elements required for certain wealth restructuring strategies aimed at making the most of all available resources to achieve optimal growth and, ultimately, to find happiness through wealth, whatever its scale.
Even though our much-admired Kiyosaki described as liability properties for personal use, and in most cases he is quite right; there are ways to turn them into assets without giving up the right to use and enjoy the property, and even generating a double return on rented properties. And, of course, all this whilst maximising the potential for sustained growth in property values over the medium and long term. If I may Mr Kiyosaki.
Yours sincerely, Global Counsellor y Gurús Mundi.
P.S. We’ve run into trouble with the Church. I have a feeling this post is going to get quite a few comments…