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Oct 2023
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1085 - Is Real Estate a Good Investment?...

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When building wealth, there is no shortage of investment opportunities. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, precious metals, and more all play a role. However, many of the world’s great fortunes are based on real estate investing. Let’s examine why real estate is a good investment and how you might build significant wealth. 

Reasons Why Real Estate is a Good Investment

Cash flow, passive income, tax breaks–the list goes on. Here are just a few of the reasons why real estate is a good investment:

There is a steady cash flow

As a real estate investor, you can generate a steady cash flow if your investment properties have tenants. Calculate your cash flow by deducting your mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance expenses from the gross rent.

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