Journal Club 09-29-23

Here's Journal Club 09-29-23! Every week, I hold a JOURNAL CLUB. After filtering through the articles on the web, I present a few that impacted my life this week. Be safe and stay well!

• Making mistakes is a natural part of any investing journey, and it's comforting to know that even the most knowledgeable investors can make mistakes. But what's more important is to accept and learn from your mistakes and move forward without being weighed down by your past errors. On that note, The White Coat Investor discusses Your Biggest Money Mistakes to grow and improve on your journey to financial success. 

• Whether you're a beginner or an experienced real estate investor, real estate crowdfunding is an excellent opportunity for investing in commercial real estate. But like any investment, it's essential to understand how real estate crowdfunding works and if it aligns with your investment goals. To help you get started, the author of GoodEgg Investments offers a deep dive on the subject in the article – Real Estate Crowdfunding: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) For Real Estate Investors.

• If we consider historical trends, real estate investments have consistently kept up with inflation, making it an excellent hedge and a safe asset. While inflation has presented challenges and impacted various areas of the market, real estate has proven to be a sound investment strategy, especially during inflationary periods, offering steady income, potential appreciation, and relative stability compared to other investment vehicles. So, to help you navigate and leverage real estate investment opportunities, R.E. Tipster shares beneficial guidance in the post – 8 Strategies for Real Estate Investing During Inflation.

• Investing in less expensive real estate properties can be an appealing option for those seeking affordable investment opportunities. However, investing in affordable towns and cities may involve potential risks and challenges related to property management, deteriorating neighborhoods, tenant-related issues, etc. As investors, it's imperative to fully understand and consider the associated risks and perform thorough due diligence before investing in any deal. To help you make an informed decision, the author of Spark Rental shares more in the article – Where’s the Cheapest Real Estate in the U.S.? Should You Buy It?

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Thank you for reading and sharing,

Peter