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Real Estate Investing 101
Investing In Real Estate 101 
Real Estate in the form of a rental property or a family home is the single largest investment for most people. It has been identified as one of the safest and most reliable forms of investment over long a period of time. The downside is that it involves a high entry cost, a long investment period and relative unpredictability. The housing market can be precarious: either positive or negative. It is important to read and understand trends in the market in which you are investing.
 
When done properly, the housing market can be a lucrative and reliable way to generate income. It can create a consistent revenue stream while supplementing your portfolio with unique benefits including: tax advantages, appreciation potential, and portfolio diversification.
 
Investing in Real Estate 
This is the buying, selling, leasing or ownership of land and/or structures sitting on it for the purpose of earning money.
It's generally broken down into three categories: commercial, residential and industrial.
 
 Commercial properties: these are properties used for business purposes. Commercial properties include business offices, restaurants, farmlands and apartment buildings. 
Residential homes: this consists of single-family homes, multiple family houses, condominiums, and townhouses. 
Industrial real estate: these are properties that serve an industrial purpose, ... more

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