Investing in Listed Real Estate

October 10, 2019

In layman’s terms, the investment concept for real estate is relatively simple. Investors buy a property and collect a rent for it. They may also gain some capital appreciation and leverage the property to achieve a higher return on equity. While simple in concept, the practical realization may not be always so straightforward, as anyone who has tried renting out a property, even something basic, such as a spare bedroom or a vacation property, would vouch for. The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) may also put in doubt the phrase “as safe as houses”.

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