I think real estate is absolutely the safest investment anyone can make right now. But there are a couple of key factors that make real estate a good deal or not good deal.
1. Has the market in that particular area bottomed out and is now on the upswing?
2. Is the property in an area of town where there will be continued growth and develpment, low crime, acessable shopping, and good schools? If you can anwer yes to those questions then the property is a good investment and will continue to be for years to come.
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