The investment arena may seem like a very scary place today. You could be among the millions of people both in the U.S. and around the world that have lost sizeable amounts of money in the stock market. You may have money parked in CDs, money market or mutual funds earning 2%, 3% or perhaps 5%. Maybe you are so scared that you are just holding your cash or have it sitting in a bank to be certain that it is safe. I don’t think anyone would blame you for your caution or just plain fear.
The volatility still exists in the stock market. Interest rates continue at historically low levels giving you basically no returns on your CDs, bank accounts and other short term investments. What is someone to do that is safe and yet can offer a good return?
The real estate market has been in a free fall and continues under pressure in many areas of the country. The banks having made ridiculous loans for the last several years are now sitting on the sidelines and lending to very few select individuals, under very strict guidelines. Real estate prices are at their lowest levels in years.
An opportunity exists to fill the void left by the banks.
There are safe ways that you as an individual, using personal or retirement funds, can get above average returns on your money secured by real estate. The best part is you don’t have to have very large sums of money to participate. You owe it to yourself to give it a thought.
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Tags: bank, cd, invest, mutual fund, real estate, return, stocks
May 18, 2009 at 6:27 pm |
good stuff!
May 18, 2009 at 6:41 pm |
Thanks Billy. I am glad you liked it.
May 19, 2009 at 7:42 pm |
Glad you are using social media platforms to reach viewers and listeners to your business Martin.. stay current or the world might pass you by… LOLOL
May 20, 2009 at 5:24 pm |
Nice post.
Could you tell a bit more in detail about your investment ideas?
May 20, 2009 at 6:20 pm |
Martin,
I totally agree, that real estate (although many types with various values) is a safe investment for return if selected wisely. Real estate will always maintain some value where stocks could drop to zero. We are looking for equity investors into our real estate developments for transitional assisted care facilities with medical & retail components located on site. The “Baby Boomers” are coming of age to require assisted care. Millions will go into this category over the next fifteen to twenty years. There will be a very substantial demand making this industry along with healthcare real estate projects a prime candidate for private investors. This industry would be just one of several to consider.
Regards,
Cordell
May 20, 2009 at 6:39 pm |
Cordell,
I agree with your observation. Two other areas of particular interest to us at the moment are multi-family residential and self storage.
The key to success is to work within a structured valuation model of properties that you are considering and rigidly stick to that model. If you are conservative in your valuation of properties when purchasing them and not get caught up in a frenzy, you will not be hurt during periods of market decline such as we are seeing now.
May 21, 2009 at 5:10 am |
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May 21, 2009 at 11:20 am |
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