Should I Invest In Real Estate? | Erik Averill, Brandon Averill | AWM Insights #8

Real estate is a topic that a lot of people have interest in - often from being home owners themselves. There is wide exposure to the idea of investing through real estate in tv shows, books, webinars and more.One question we've been frequently asked by our clients is if this current time is providing a unique opportunity to invest in real estate in the midst of market uncertainty. The ultimate answer is it mostly depends on your situation - we are massive supporters of real estate, but only within the right context and the right plan. More often than not, the devil is in the details.Our clients receive numerous real estate pitches, but you have to understand all the details of the deal to accurately determine if it makes sense for you without an emotional attachment to the vision of the project.In this episode, Brandon and Erik look at what it takes to approach investing in real estate like a pro, and address some of the most frequent topics and questions we receive including:What are the best ways to approach real estate without an emotional attachment to investment decisions?What are the most beneficial sectors of real estate when considering investments?Should I think of my home as an investment?Is flipping homes a viable option?What cautions people should take when entering this area of investing Public vs private sector real estate investingHow to have a conversation with your advisor to explore if this is a viable and wise investment within the context of your risk tolerance and portfolio diversityListen at the link below, and if you'd like to hear more about the template we've created on how we analyze real estate investments - please feel free to reach out to us.