WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST IN REAL ESTATE?
AMERICANS CONTINUE TO PERCIEVE
REAL ESTATE AS THE BEST INVESTMENT
Eight percent of U.S. adults choose cryptocurrency as the best long-term investment from a list of six investment options. Cryptocurrency is on par with savings accounts or CDs (10%) but well behind real estate (45%), stocks (18%) and gold (15%). Americans are least likely to say bonds are the best investment.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
...are generally less volatile than the stock market.
It offers long term stability with lower risks over time.
It offers long term stability with lower risks over time.
...can serve as a hedge against inflation as home values
and rents typically increase with inflation.
and rents typically increase with inflation.
REAL ESTATE VS BONDS
One of the biggest perks of investing in bonds is that they are low risk.
While interest rates can fluctuate, bonds are often considered more reliable than other investment opportunities.
Despite their low risk nature, investors may find bonds do not offer the same profitability when compared to other investments. In many cases, the returns will be significantly impacted by rate of inflation. On the other hand, real estate typically benefits during times of inflation. As material and labor costs go up, rent traditionally follows suit, leading real estate investors to realize higher profits during these times.
Source: Fortune Builders
While interest rates can fluctuate, bonds are often considered more reliable than other investment opportunities.
Despite their low risk nature, investors may find bonds do not offer the same profitability when compared to other investments. In many cases, the returns will be significantly impacted by rate of inflation. On the other hand, real estate typically benefits during times of inflation. As material and labor costs go up, rent traditionally follows suit, leading real estate investors to realize higher profits during these times.
Source: Fortune Builders
REAL ESTATE VS REITs
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) allow investors to buy shares in real estate companies, and are often thought of as a great first step into the world of real estate. There are several key differences between investing in REITs and investing in physical real estate, with the most obvious being property ownership. REITs see investors operating in the real estate industry without ever owning physical properties. This has a number of effects on the potential profits.
Source: Fortune Builders
Source: Fortune Builders