We Still Need A Real Estate Forum

[Germane]

With regards to stock market vs. real estate investing:

I think that if you put enough time and effort into either style of investing you can earn yourself a decent payoff. If you do real estate, you'll have to do a lot of fixing up and repairs and pay attention to tenants if you rent and a lot of paperwork. With stock market investing, you'll have to do a lot of reading and analysis. Depending on where you live and what type of work you prefer, either could be optimal.

Personally, I choose stock market investing because I like the analysis and seeing through the hype and beating other people. It reminds me of poker. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Anyway, I might get into real estate one day but since I have no constant income it isn't an option right now. You'll be up against pros in either business, but a smart person who does the required work will have a good chance of success.