MaichBlack wrote:murchr wrote:But Maich, one shouldn't have their investments only on stocks. And I believe OVER TIME Real estate beats all other forms of investments...if you think about it, stocks get diluted and at times their value is eroded.
As of mortgages, what you should be on the lookout for is the interest rate. Those 25% rates are ridiculous. That rate should only apply to defaulters
Link One: See Post# 209Link Two: See Post#41 MaichBlack Post#209 wrote:I invest in both stocks and real estate - using my own cash. I don't borrow to buy stock. I don't borrow to buy real estate.
Rules of smart investing, dont borrow to buy stocks...BORROW to buy real estate<----ofcourse at a low interest rate, it gets better when your interest beats inflation #Otherpeoplesmoney.
MaichBlack Post#209 wrote:Trick - Buy places that are opening up and wait...
= Speculation...same as buying art, if they turn the land next to yours and label it as the dumping site, No one will want it. Speculation is risky
Not all stocks give back 25%, if one has an investment giving back 25% well and good. We all cant keep up with stocks rem others are not able to interprete the accounting books as others can do.
"There are only two emotions in the market, hope & fear. The problem is you hope when you should fear & fear when you should hope: - Jesse Livermore
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