The real estate bubble may have burst, but the fact remains that real estate is still an attractive investment. You just have to be able to look at the advantages that are presented in the down economy.

Some say that the real estate market is in a depression. Others call it a recession. Others are in complete denial. The latter are usually those in politics or real estate agents. Anyone who is trying to sell a property knows it is tough in most markets today. But the good news is that as bad as it is for sellers, it is a great market for buyers.

Anyone who has money to invest should invest part of it in real estate. The reason for this is threefold:

1. Interest rates are still near historic lows and are not likely to get any lower.

2. Housing prices in many U.S. markets are at or near their cyclical lows and those markets will eventually rebound.

3. With the number of good deals available today, you should look at the property as a long term investment instead of the quick buck.

The days of flipping real estate investment properties in markets that were appreciating so fast in value that you couldn't keep up with them are gone for now. They will most likely return, but not for a while. Now you have to work with what you have which is a real estate market in which there are a lot more sellers than buyers. This puts the buyer in the driver's seat.

In addition to the fact that it's a buyer's market, you can also benefit by the fact that the mortgage rates are lower than ever. So you have an opportunity to buy low because the market is saturated with property for sale as well as an opportunity to get a good loan because the rates are low and lenders are dying to make good loans so that they can stay in business.

If you have money to invest on real estate then you are in a great situation today. Look at the real estate investment as a long term investment instead of a short, get rich quick scheme. You can make money when the bubble begins to grow again, and it will. The real estate market goes up and down like the stock market. It will rebound.

You can make money today in real estate but you have to make smart choices. Purchase property in areas where the housing prices have remained stable or are appreciating. Look at the business climate and population growth in the area.

Where is the next boom likely to hit? Avoid speculation by tracking trends in local real estate markets and do a little due diligence. This will help you identify some areas where developers will likely target. This is likely to be a good place to buy real estate, even if it is just a vacant lot.

Real estate is always a good investment when you've done your homework and bought it properly. However, you should look at it as a medium to long term investment and not a way to get rich quick. Success and wealth will surely follow.

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