Jun 5, 2023
Ready to take your investment journey to new heights with real estate? In this episode, Scott Jacobsen dives into an innovative way to invest in this industry and stresses how you can benefit from rental income, asset appreciation, quarterly distributions, and cash flow from rent with the Roots REIT model. This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about rental investing and understand more about REITs before jumping into real estate investments.
Scott is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of the Roots Investment Community, a privately held Reg A REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) focused on residential income-producing real estate. Thanks to Roots' groundbreaking innovative model, residents who rent their properties can build wealth side by side with other investors empowering them to Own While they Rent starting from the day they move in.
[00:01 - 06:01] Opening Segment
• What allows residents and their projects to be owners while they rent
• Scott has been interested in real estate through family and friends and has owned REITs for 15 years
• How Roots Investment Company allows anyone to invest in their portfolio of residential property
[06:02 - 11:49] The Win-Win Model
• REITs have traditionally been reserved for wealthy, accredited investors
• Rents are rising, and inventory is decreasing, making it harder for most people
• Residents become investors in the REIT when they move in, with their deposit invested into the fund
[11:50 - 17:35] Invest in Real Estate with as Little as $100
• How residents are incentivized to take care of the property with their deposit growing at the rate
• Investment grows through rental income and appreciation of property value
• Fund is up 16% in the last 12 months and 29.7% since July 2021
[17:36 - 20:14] Closing Segment
• Low risk due to portfolio spread across 60-100 properties
• Recurring investments can be set up for easy savings and investing
Connect with Scott:
Website: Invest with Roots
Instagram: @investwithroots
Facebook: Invest with Roots
Key Quotes:
“We want to create an opportunity where anyone and everyone can build their wealth through real estate.” - Scott Jacobsen
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