A quick review of why we buy Real EstateWith all the fear



in the Real Estate market, it seems to this real estate professional that

many people have forgotten why we buy real estate. Setting aside for now

the increased cash flow, tax benefits, and many other benefits not seen on

the surface; Buying real estate is not only a precondition to having a

balanced portfolio (most experts agree between 10%-20% is a good idea) but

it can also be a rewarding long-term investment. More at

http://www.res-realty.com Remember that, relative to the investments

universe as a whole, real estate swings are less dramatic and further

hedged by the principle of leverage. Simple put, you can control and there

by gain long term appreciation on an asset with only about 10% equity.

Further more, despite the cyclical nature of all investments, house values

in Atlanta have been on a steady move up, will very little regression, and

only in isolated real estate markets.Example:So a $200,000 portfolio that

seeks to balance itself with 20% real estate (.20x200,000)= $40,000 to

invest in real estate.The $ 40,000 can now acquire ~$400,000 in real

estate. Now the portfolio will have $160,000 in stocks and bonds, etc and

$400,000 in real estate, for a diversified asset value of $560,000 set to

appreciate. The bottom line is that if you believe in "buy low, sell

high", you may want to consider calling your agent today to add real

estate in your portfolio and diversify today.