It's fairly common to hear about people who made their fortune at the stock market. However, you also hear about people who ended up losing everything, fiddling in stocks. One hardly hears about real-estate agent investors who went bankrupt, there's a simple reason for it and that is it doesn't happen. Individuals who invested in real estate many years ago are leading a comfortable lifestyle. Real estate is an industry which can be guaranteed to garner pretty good returns.

Things to consider: There are a few important lessons which you need to keep in mind, number one is to get a good insurance. Ensure your asset is fully insured, including the extras like tenant damage and loss of rental income. Be warned though, don't under insure the house, in case your house burns down, and there is a suspicion of arson, the company will conduct their own investigation and will actually charge you for the privilege! So read the fine print carefully before deciding on your agency.

Flipping: "Flipping Houses" investment is the latest fad in real estate investment, flipping homes is not exactly about passive income as many people assume it to be. It's about fast, wholesale flips at minimal risk and cash outlay. Flipping houses is a relatively low risk proposition and will boost your income faster than anything else. However, they have come under scrutiny with many agents being jailed for flipping houses. Real estate flipping is perfectly legal, free exchange of goods and services for valuable considerations. It's when loan flipping is mixed with mortgage fraud that it becomes illegal, the media in all its glorious ignorance has sort of latched onto the term "flipping" as the key word in describing these scams.

Controlling cash flow: The best way to determine the market value of a property is by investigating the sale prices of nearby properties. Tax laws may change so don't try to foot your tax investments based only on current tax laws. Real estate is a varied field; try to choose the area in which you feel comfortable. You can either focus on low down payment, fixer-uppers, condominiums, smaller apartments or foreclosures. If you are renting out, gather information regarding your tenants and the most vital thing is to collect the security deposit while closing. Be wary on negative cash flow, properties which eats into your cash and which can wreck you financially and emotionally. Always scrutinize the property before investing, if needed hire professional inspectors to examine the property. Do your own research , the agent might show you the comparable rates thus making the property look valuable, search MLS listings to get a better idea.

Most importantly, a real estate investor must learn to emotionally detach himself from money. The attachment to money brings on a level of fear which restrains them from taking risks. Like any business, it is possible that you may lose money along the way, in the real estate business. An emotional attachment to money could cloud your perspective and ultimately your decision making ability.

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