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How Much Money I Made with Real Estate in 2025 (Full Breakdown of My 15 Apartments)
Topic
Real Estate Investment in Germany
Key insights
- Hans helps expats and beginners find, analyze, and invest in properties in Germany.
- He made around 122,000 euros in rent from his 15 apartments in 2025.
- Cold rent, which excludes utilities, is crucial for paying loans and building equity.
- His operating cash flow after expenses was approximately 10,000 to 12,000 euros.
- In 2025, he paid down about 36,000 euros in loan principal, adding to his equity.
- Property prices in Freiburg rose by about 3 to 5 percent in 2025, increasing his portfolio's value by 60,000 to 100,000 euros.
Perspectives
Focused on real estate investment strategies and outcomes.
Hans German Realty
- Highlights significant rental income from 15 apartments in Freiburg
- Emphasizes importance of property appreciation and tax benefits
- Claims diversification across smaller apartments reduces renovation costs
- Argues for focusing on maintaining existing properties over acquiring new ones
- Proposes using legal tax deductions to lower taxable income
- Warns against chasing short-term profits in real estate
Neutral / Shared
- Mentions the importance of transparency in real estate investment
- Discusses the role of market demand in property value
Metrics
operating_cash_flow
10 to 12,000 euros EUR
operating cash flow after expenses in 2025
My operating cash flow after interest maintenance and all other expenses was around 10 to 12,000 euros.
renovation_investment
50,000 euros EUR
total investment in renovations and upgrades
This investment enhances property value and rental potential.
those investments cost about 50,000 euros
annual_depreciation
40,000 euros EUR
annual depreciation generated from properties
This depreciation reduces taxable income significantly.
my properties generate about 40,000 euros in depreciation
tax_deductions
90,000 euros EUR
total deductions from taxable income due to depreciation and renovations
This deduction lowers the overall tax burden.
I can deduct around 90,000 euros from my taxable income
net_cash_flow
11,000 euros EUR
net cash flow from real estate investments
Positive cash flow indicates healthy property management.
my net cash flow was around 11,000 euros
loan_repayment
36,000 euros EUR
total loan repayment amount
Understanding loan obligations is crucial for cash flow management.
the loan repayment or TIGOM was around 36,000 euros
total_wealth_increase
127,000 euros EUR
total increase in wealth from real estate activities
This figure reflects the effectiveness of the investment strategy.
total wealth increase of roughly 127,000 euros
Key entities
Timeline highlights
00:00–05:00
Hans's investment in 15 apartments in Freiburg generated significant rental income and equity growth, leading to a substantial increase in his net worth.
- Hans helps expats and beginners find, analyze, and invest in properties in Germany.
- He made around 122,000 euros in rent from his 15 apartments in 2025.
- Cold rent, which excludes utilities, is crucial for paying loans and building equity.
- His operating cash flow after expenses was approximately 10,000 to 12,000 euros.
- In 2025, he paid down about 36,000 euros in loan principal, adding to his equity.
- Property prices in Freiburg rose by about 3 to 5 percent in 2025, increasing his portfolio's value by 60,000 to 100,000 euros.
05:00–10:00
Investing in property renovations leads to increased long-term value and tax efficiency, resulting in significant wealth accumulation.
- In 2025, the speaker focused on maintaining and improving existing properties rather than acquiring new ones, investing about 50,000 euros in renovations.
- The speaker emphasized that improving owned properties can be smarter than simply adding more units.
- Tax efficiency is a significant benefit of owning property in Germany, with the speaker generating around 40,000 euros in depreciation annually.
- In 2025, the speaker deducted approximately 90,000 euros from taxable income due to depreciation and renovations, significantly lowering their tax burden.
- The speaker's net cash flow was around 11,000 euros, with a loan repayment of about 36,000 euros and portfolio appreciation averaging 80,000 euros.
- The total wealth increase for the speaker in 2025 was roughly 127,000 euros, including cash flow, equity, and tax savings.