You must have Javascript enabled to view the Navigation. Real estate is a tangible rather than financial asset and therefore tends to hedge against inflation. But you've read the news. You know that nationwide real estate values took a downturn not so long ago.
Nothing lasts forever.
Not even real estate slumps. Real estate markets are actually well into recovery from the downturn. And that means real estate investments are once again offering investors an opportunity to earn competitive current income and total returns. That doesn't mean that investors should proceed with anything less than caution and specialized knowledge. While the overall outlook is positive, the performance of property types and geographic regions can zigzag.