Tip - Should You Be Investing in Real Estate?

When you invest in real estate, your goal is to put money to work today and make it grow so you have more money in the future, which you can spend or invest in more real estate investments. You have to make enough profit, or "return", to cover the risk you take, taxes you pay, and the costs of owning the real estate investment such as utilities and insurance. This brief overview explains the basics of real estate investing for beginners.