by Keith Lau
Compared to saving up your money and earning meager interests through bank deposits, investing your money is always the more attractive option in meeting long term financial goals. The act of investing is in putting aside capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit.

Investments can broadly be categorized into 3 main areas, financial investments (stocks, bonds, treasury bills and debentures), tangible investments (gold, gems, art objects and antiques) and real estate investments (property redevelopment, buying land and residential units).

Here are four compelling reasons why real estate investments remain a very attractive option in achieving financial goals and retirement:

(1) Financial Leverage

- Properties can be acquired with a small investment, sometimes just a fraction of the actual property value. As such, investors can include real estate investment in their investment portfolio without too much commitment of capital.

(2) Regular Income Source

- If the investment does well and the monthly rental income more than pays off the mortgage repayment and operating expenses, the property becomes a positive cash flow asset.

(3) Increased In Value

- Few investments can benefit as much as real estate when expert management of the property is provided. In getting a poorly maintained property at a bargain, smart investors will get a quick return on investment by simply sprucing up the place.

(4) Inflation Hedge

- Studies have shown that general property value increase at a faster pace than inflation. Therefore, real estate investment gives investors certain protection against loss of purchasing power in the face of continual rising prices of goods and services.

Many have invested in real estate and earned attractive returns for their investments. You can be one of them.

Keith is a licensed realtor and investor from Singapore. Check his website, www.singaporeprimedistricts.com

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