What Types Of Investments Are Best?

**Contractor Florida** · 09-03-2010, 01:57 AM

Hi..

The two factors that make investment property valuable are:
1. The cash flow they produce.
2. The appreciation they produce.
There is often a balance reached between these two factors based on immediate versus long term goals. We typically teach people to “buy and hold”. Whether your property is cash flowing or not, it will typically appreciate much better than most any stocks, bonds or mutual funds could ever do.
Choose your focus and choose your investments accordingly. Have your realtor or representative examine these factors for any investment you purchase. Ask them for their experienced and educated opinion.

**Jonathan Radford** · 09-08-2010, 07:16 AM

Cash flow properties are always better because appreciation is not assured (as we saw in 2007-2009). If a house is cash-positive then it almost doesn't matter what the value is doing until you have to sell it. I do agree that you want to hold onto the house for a while as transaction costs would eat up all your profits.

**vvjames1** · 09-15-2010, 12:10 AM

As per my experience mutual fund is the best investment option.Mutual funds are a kind of investment that are based on the gains and losses of a shareholder. This is a collection of stocks and bonds and involves paying a professional manager to select specific securities for you.

**gotlivechat** · 09-15-2010, 10:53 AM

What does the rental market look across the US? I mean in terms of single-family homes...

**florida real estate** · 09-15-2010, 10:28 PM

I would always prefer cash flow properties like rental properties. A certain cash flow is assured to get while you are investing in a rental property. Whether market is up or down, your income of rent will always be in your hands.

**marykaichini** · 09-16-2010, 02:32 AM

I consider that rental investment can justify and they are in need all the time. You are going to have a flow of money all the time, even if it's small. It's better then nothing.

**jason_simpson** · 09-18-2010, 04:59 AM

The Top 5 factors, in my opinion are:

1. Capital Growth
2. Stability of Asset
3. Yield
4. Tax Benefits
5. Environment Considerations

**Saija** · 10-21-2010, 11:34 PM

Moderate risk. Personally, I would say to go with these percentages: 80% stocks, 20% bonds, or 70% stocks and 30% bonds. In your twenties and thirties, you need more risk because of the long term factor. You won't get the kind of returns you need now with bank deposits and bonds. Only equities and real estate will get you solid rerturns to keep up with the pace of inflation.

**francinebourne** · 10-22-2010, 12:09 AM

All types of investment has advantage and disadvantage.Its depends to the person who will choose what type of investment they want to manage.My advice study first the industry that you really want before you get in.

**Vladimir** · 10-24-2010, 10:07 AM

Before you start business in real estate you have to study!
And next thing at the beginning start with pro and then step by step start by yourself.
You will see the difference immediately and maybe you will choose to work with company rather to work by yourself!