Paloma Ortiz is thinking about investing in some residential income-producing property that she can purchase for $200,000.

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Paloma Ortiz is thinking about investing in some residential income-producing property that she can purchase for $200,000. Paloma can either pay cash for the full amount of the property or put up $50,000 of her own money and borrow the remaining $150,000 at 8% interest. The property is expected to generate $30,000 per year after all expenses but before interest and income taxes. Assume that Paloma is in the 28% tax bracket. Calculate her annual profit and return on investment assuming that she (a) pays the full $200,000 from her own funds or (b) borrows $150,000 at 8%. Then discuss the effect, if any, of leverage on her rate of return.

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Personal Financial Planning

ISBN: 9781439044476

12th Edition

Authors: Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk, Randy Billingsley

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