Although the affordable housing problem is significant in Lehigh Acres, it also creates an excellent investment opportunity to enter the market during the front end of an affordable housing growth cycle. Over the last few years, many investors have made significant returns in the market by investing in Lehigh Acres Today, up-scale housing has reached a temporary saturation point as current upscale housing inventory has surpassed the current demand. On the other hand, the demand for affordable housing IN Lehigh Acres is far greater than the supply, and creates a new opportunity to invest in one of the hottest real estate markets in the United States.

Our group has created a business model that helps address the affordable housing issue while also providing a significant investment opportunity to qualified investors. Duplexes are two units, each approximately 1050 square feet with each unit having 2 bedrooms, den, 2 bathrooms and a 1-car garage. Currently the all-in cost of the duplex project is approximately $283,000. The cost includes the land, building, and site improvements, closing cost and interest during construction. The current market price of the duplex today is around $320,000, thus providing the investor with built in equity before construction begins. Upon completion of the duplex the investor could;

1) Sell the duplex and realize the short term gain or

2) Keep the duplex and rent it for the one-year period following construction, thus qualifying for capital gains. Currently market rental rates on duplexes are $900 - $1100 per side per month or $1800 - $2200 in total per month.
 

Affordable housing has become one of the most important issues affecting the growth in Lehigh Acres, Florida market. This area has been ignored by builders and developers over the last few years as builders concentrated on up-scale housing during the recent housing boom period. With the significant growth in Lehigh Acres, Florida and with affordable housing construction not keeping pace, the problem has escalated to the point of jeopardizing future growth. Today, there is a significant shortage of both public and private sector employees such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, policemen and service workers. One of the major reasons for the shortage of employees is the lack of affordable housing. Although this problem is significant, it also presents a great opportunity to invest during the front end of an affordable housing growth cycle that could last 5 to 7 years. Our group has assembled several opportunities for investing in the affordable housing market, each of which provides for attractive financial returns, with some having positive cash flow in the year following construction. Overall, we believe the investment in affordable housing is an attractive option for investors interested in diversifying their portfolio.

It's really quite simple, the finished Duplex's market value is worth more than the land home-site and the construction cost to build the duplex. New construction homes are needed at affordable prices to meet the enormous current and future demands. You will have at least 10% instant equity even before construction begins on your new duplex. Then, another 10 to 12 months of appreciation for further equity gains during the build-out phase. No mortgage payments are required during construction period and only $5,000 out of pocket is required.

The earlier you invest the lower the prices and the larger the profits. Demand for preconstruction investment duplexes is huge and expanding. A lot of market research and preparation has taken place behind the scenes to perfect this turn-key investor program. All the necessary resources are in place for you to benefit from leverage and maximize profits on your investment dollars.