A Guide to Diversifying Your Real Estate Investments
Monday, August 26, 2019, 6:00 AM | Leave Comment
Investing in real estate is often considered a single financial instrument.
Investors have some holdings in stocks, some in bonds, and others in real estate. However, this is an oversimplification.
There is as much variety in real estate options as there is in stocks and bonds, and building diversity within real estate is just as important and beneficial as it is to hold multiple stocks, mutual funds, and bond types.
Here are four ways to add variety to your real estate investments.
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Position for Big Potential
Some markets carry lots of potential, but it is a roll of the dice which ones will come through on it. Holding some investments that show promise of a big gain in value will add some real power to your portfolio. Placing a judicious amount of money in these types of properties will create the opportunity for some real windfalls down the road.
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But Maintain Stability
With that said, such a holding can’t be the foundation of your entire investment strategy. You also need some of those slow and steady properties, such as commercial buildings in areas with strong economic numbers and housing in the fast-growing markets. These will provide your solid growth while you hope for a big splash from elsewhere.
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Invest in Multiple Property Types
As we already noted, not all real estate investments are created equal. If you get too much of your money in residential property, you could take a hit if the market has problems. An overall economic downturn could erode commercial property values, while strong agriculture markets could boost ranch land sales. In other words, don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
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Maximize Your Geographic Reach
Not only is there variation in the prospects of investments by their economic sector, there is also a lot of variation across the country. For example, the gas industry has created a profitable boom in the Dakotas, while Detroit is still fighting for its economic survival. When you mix your choices across city limits and state lines, you increase the chances of capturing gains from somewhere to make up for tougher times elsewhere.
Real estate will always be a good investment choice. There will always be growth in some sector, some type, and some location. The important thing for you as an investor is to make sure you spread your options across as many variables as possible so that you have the best chance of finding success.
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