Real estate is by far my favorite asset class for long-term investments. It combines the benefits of fixed income investments (steady and high income) with the benefits of equity investments (long-term appreciation) all under one beautiful package. It historically has outperformed the broader stock market, and even impressively, it has done so with less risk and volatility:
Real estate also happens to be the biggest asset class in the world. Investment options are near endless and the rise of the Internet has only added more options to the list.
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