There are many different reasons why you should invest in real estate over index funds. Real estate is one of the biggest wealth generators in the world as 90% of current millionaires have obtained their wealth primarily through investing in real estate. When we look at the price of homes, the media price of a home in 1970 was just $23,000. Fast forward to the end of 2021 and the media price for a home is now over $400,000. Investing in real estate also allows you to make money by renting out your land.
Key Takeaways:
- Real estate can generate regular income through rents and can make use of leverage.
- Index funds are passive investments that are very liquid and bring no legal liability.
- Index funds have brought greater returns over the past 10 years, but real estate provides more control and direct ownership.
“The median price of a home in 1970 was around $23,000. But by the end of 2021, that figure has risen to $408,000. That’s an incredible 1,770% increase in 50 years. Few investments can match that performance.”
Kurt has gone from the financial lows of the ’08 financial crisis to personal financial success. He is a professional real estate investor owning properties in multiple states.
One of his passions is financial education and the pursuit of financial freedom.
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