What's your investment risk tolerance?
Joe Crawford
In recent times, we've seen the stock market rise and fall, soar and
crash, with investors holding on white-knuckled as the roller-coaster
ride continues. Some people enjoy the exhilaration of what is often an
unpredictable investment approach. But for many of us, the stress and
unease that accompanies investing in a volatile and relatively short-
term arena like the stock market, is unwanted and unwelcome. Most of
us think of it as a necessary evil. But is it really?
By examining your goals, options and strategies, you may find that
your situation is more suited to investing in real estate. Consider
the following:
Real estate is generally considered a very sound long-term investment.
Do you have a need for a short-term return, or can you afford to let
your money work for you for an extended period? If you have time, then
investing in real estate could be the right choice for you.
As a long-term investment, real estate has traditionally performed
well in times of political uncertainty and economic downturn. Can
stocks, commodities or equities make that claim?
Since real estate is a long-term investment, it generally does not
require the close daily - or even several times a day - monitoring
that's typical of many more volatile investments. Do you have the time
available to monitor your investment this frequently?
Real estate has the ability to deliver you a return on your investment
in several different ways, including renting the home out as an income
property, renting a portion of it to help offset mortgage payments,
upgrading it to 'flip' it for a good return or holding it to wait for
property values to appreciate.
Investing in real estate provides you with a tangible asset that you
and your family can potentially enjoy for years to come.
Want more help in determining whether investing in real estate is the
right answer for you? Then contact your local Coldwell Banker real
estate professional. They'll be happy to sit down with you to help you
explore all your options. Then, it's your move!
www.joe-crawford.ca
www.kitchener-waterloo-homes.com
joe-cr...@coldwellbanker.ca