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  Why Real Estate? Introduction Real estate has been the go-to investment for generations because it provides a number of benefits that most other investments can't match. It’s not just about depreciation, appreciation, and tax sheltering anymore; today you can also leverage your real estate investments with debt financing. Here are some reasons why real estate is still a solid choice: Depreciation, Appreciation, Tax Shelter, Leverage, Debt Here are some of the reasons why real estate is a great investment. Real estate depreciation: You can deduct the cost of the asset over its useful life. For example, if you buy an apartment building for $1 million and sell it five years later for $1.5 million, you will be able to deduct $200,000 as an expense each year over that five-year period. Appreciation: As long as there's no recession (and we don’t believe in those anymore), your investment should appreciate in value, too—so you'll get capital gains when you sell it (or rent out s...

  Real Estate Investing Introduction Real estate investing has been around for ages, and it's still a popular way to make money. But just like any other investment, there are risks involved. And if you're not careful, you could lose money—or worse yet, your home itself! That's why it's important to know what you're getting into before making a real estate investment. In this article, we'll cover everything from assessing the cost of properties to getting prequalified for loans and managing cash flow. Determine your investing strategy Your investment strategy is how you will invest your money. It's the plan for how you will allocate your finances, and it's important to have one in place before investing. These strategies should be based on your goals, risk tolerance and timeline. A comprehensive investment strategy consists of the following: Your overall financial goals (what you want to achieve) Your investment objectives (how much money you want to make...