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Should you be allocating your investments between real estate and infrastructure? We're all about diversification, but infrastructure may be one route you haven't considered before. Let's get into why you should have it on your radar.
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According to Investopedia, investing in infrastructure—that is, "vital physical networks that industries, individuals, and regions need, like transportation, communication, sewage, water, and electric system"—offers a lot of the same incentives as real estate. It's a low-risk, bear market-friendly, long-term asset that generates income over long periods of time. You can easily find REITs and other bundles that include infrastructural investing.
The current American administration has been behind a major infrastructure overhaul, so it's a good time to jump into a type of investing that will offer consistent cash flow for years to come as more and more projects get off the ground.
How To Tell If That Investment Property Was Worth It
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It’s not always immediately evident if your latest investment is worth its while. When you’re adept at evaluating a property’s investment potential, you’re able to navigate your acquisitions with confidence. Building a world-class real estate portfolio isn’t easy – but these signs will help you know when you’re on the right track.
6 Aspects of an Effective Investment Portfolio Check-Up
Whatever you choose to invest in, regularly assessing and adjusting your portfolio is key to financial success. This is true of long-term investors, too: sometimes you’ve got to shake things up to stay on the right track.
Whether economic conditions, new wealth ambitions, or a simple change of strategy have you reconsidering your portfolio, these are the aspects that really matter.
Remember: your portfolio is due for a check-up at least once a year!
The Word
Check out our recommended reading for the week:
- Why timing the real estate market rarely works (Fast Company)
- We couldn't agree more with the headlines of this article.
- Why should you care? Take this as a sign: take some deep breaths, and follow your finances rather than the "forecast."
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The Investor’s Quick Guide to Real Estate Financing Options (REI Nation)
- If you're just getting started building your portfolio, here's a handy whitepaper to guide you through your myriad financing options.
- Why should you care? Even if real estate is old hat for you, it's worth brushing up on financing trends.
- How the Pandemic Changed Industrial Property: Trends in the Industry (Forbes)
- What is the difference between commercial and industrial real estate, and which is the better fit for you as an investor?
- Why should you care? Industrial real estate is in a far different state than commercial. We're talking hot demand.
