As many readers of The Money Vikings know, I primarily work in the realm of real estate investing. For centuries real estate has served as an attractive asset class that can preserve and grow wealth. Think about the wealth of Kings and Queens, it mainly derived from the ownership and productive use of real estate. As we … Read More “Are You Prepared for Real Estate Investing? 5 Things to Consider” »
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There are increasing reports of the “Airbnbust” for airbnb. Thousands of wealthy and upper middle class people that purchased properties for short term rental purposes over the last couple years can no longer keep them occupied on a regular basis.
Consider these REITS as an alternative to investing in physical real estate.
REIT Power Investors! In general, real estate is one of my favorite asset classes. It is tangible, scarce and can be re-imagined for new uses. It is clearly a time tested way to build wealth and secure your future. More millionaires have been made through history from real estate than any other asset class. And … Read More “REIT Power Investors!” »
We believe many myths and some can be very helpful on our journey through life. The ancient Greeks told tales of mythology in order to pass on valuable life lessons to increase their chances of success, wealth and survival. What about the mythology we tell ourselves about owning a home and investing in real estate? … Read More “Should We Believe Real Estate Mythology (Is Home Ownership Worth It?)” »
I continue to be amazed Fundrise, the real estate crowd funding platform, continues to amaze me with it’s solid year over year returns. I am having the dividends reinvested and adding a modest amount each month via automation. Here is a comprehensive overview of the system. And I was amazed to see an 8% return … Read More “Fundrise Returned 17% in this Market! (Fundrise Real Estate Overview)” »