America's population is aging rapidly, with more and more baby boomers reaching retirement age every year. These sweeping demographic changes present potentially lucrative investment opportunities in a variety of industries, particularly real estate and rental investment properties. Howell Investment Finance, a mortgage broker serving senior housing clients throughout the Des Moines, IA, area, recommends considering the advantages of owning senior housing when looking to invest in your next real estate property.

Here are just a few of the reasons senior housing is such an attractive investment opportunity:

• Increasing Demand: According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the percentage of Americans aged 65 and over is expanding, and is expected to be over 20% by the year 2040. Being in a position to serve the demands of this growing population will likely result in significant returns, especially for investors interested in long-term investment properties.
• A Variety Of Properties: Catering to the needs of the senior population could be as simple as purchasing a 55+ apartment community, building a cooperative senior living community financed with a HUD 213, or operating a CCRC through the HUD 232 loan. Depending on your existing business model or experience, the market could offer an investment opportunity appropriate to your needs.
• Fewer Difficulties: Many investors consider seniors to be easier tenants, generally causing less damage to the property and reporting fewer problems than other demographics. If you're looking for a more passive investment opportunity, properties aimed at retirees rather than college students or families with young children may have the qualities you're looking for.

From owning senior housing to multifamily investment properties, Howell Investment Finance will help you get the financing you need—no matter what your real estate investment goals may be. Visit their website to learn more about their extensive expertise and range of services, or call their offices today at (515) 233-8228 to discuss investment opportunities and make an appointment.