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Invest in Real Estate or Stocks???

Last post 10-10-2008, 3:22 AM by thomas09. 3 replies.
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  •  07-26-2008, 1:58 AM 222

    Invest in Real Estate or Stocks???

    I have some amount of earnings apart from the ones that I save for my necessities. I want the earnings invested in some real estate or may be in stocks. I do have some knowledge on stocks but, earlier my cousin had invested in the stocks and had a set-back. I know that you need to be updated in that but – What is a better option from the two???

     

  •  07-27-2008, 9:04 PM 223 in reply to 222

    Re: Invest in Real Estate or Stocks???

    Real Estate or Stocks   ---- I would prefer real estate just for the sake that I don’t know much about the stocks ….. but as the case with your cousin goes …. I would advice you to have some investments in the real estate market as the place is at a boom now and you may get good returns for the investments there. Being updated on the stock market is a must for investments there but I find investment a risk in the stock market.

     

  •  08-12-2008, 12:04 AM 227 in reply to 222

    Re: Invest in Real Estate or Stocks???





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    Personally I believe real estate or stocks if well done can both be extremely good investments. Unfortunately, real estate is often a house on some land. You have to mow the lawn, keep the roof from leaking, and all that jazz. If this becomes four or five investment houses the upkeep and possibly dealing with renters turns out to be a major job. Then you have to buy and sell them and deal with closing costs

    So far this year I’m up over 100% on stock investments and I believe I could manage up to $5M without stepping up my effort a whole lot from the current 5-10 hours a week. I believe stocks scale better as investments, but starting out either one can make a great investment.



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  •  10-10-2008, 3:22 AM 230 in reply to 222

    Re: Invest in Real Estate or Stocks???

    Ellina:

    I have some amount of earnings apart from the ones that I save for my necessities. I want the earnings invested in some real estate or may be in stocks. I do have some knowledge on stocks but, earlier my cousin had invested in the stocks and had a set-back. I know that you need to be updated in that but – What is a better option from the two???

     

    Hi,

    Both investment options are good but you have to decide where you want go.

    As being real estate agent, I would say if you want to invest for a long term, real estate is the best option and if you are looking for a short term investment, stocks may be good option. However investment in stocks is more risky than any other option. So I would suggest taking advice from experts before investment in any option.

    Best of Luck!

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