An Introduction to Real Estate Investment

Question 1

What are the two ways to invest in real estate?

Answer 1

Direct - owning and operating

Indirect - (REITS, Syndication…)

Question 2

Why invest in real estate?

Answer 2

Largest and most ubiquitous asset class
Investors of any size can participate
Provides a lens through which any investment can be analyzed

Question 3

Why can anyone participate in real estate?

Answer 3

Properties are unique and individual
Properties of any size and scale
Local Knowledge Needed
Title & Ownership to a specific parcel (loan)

Question 4

What are 6 real estate investment strategies?

Answer 4

Property Sector Investing
Contrarian Investing
Market Timing
Growth Investing
Value Investing
Strategy as to Size of Property