Download: Real Estate Investing 101

If you’re wondering “how do I start investing in real estate?” you’ve come to the right place. For many investors, real estate can be a superior choice to diversify their portfolio. Real estate appreciates in value over time, and rental properties lead to regular monthly cash flow, while selling a property is a large cash return on the investment. Once you own one piece of real estate, that property can be leveraged to expand your holdings even if you don’t have cash on-hand to buy the next property.

Like any investment, real estate comes with risks and rewards. That’s why understanding the real estate basics for beginners is so essential. In this guide, we will review how to start investing in real estate, even with no experience, and what specifically to think about if investing in rental residential properties.