Many investors whom have rental or investment properties have at one time or another invested on the stock market. The stock market is quite a thrill, it is fast and exciting, however many find the risks involved and also the ability to predict these risks difficult.
Many investors have dabbled on the stock market, but only the experienced have invested big money. The reason for this is probably that it is a harder market to predict due to the fact that global issues affect its performance. The time investment into the market is also substantial.
Property investing is a far safer risk, or rather is perceived as a far safer risk. Statistically property doubles in value every 7 to 10 years. Figures taken over the past nine hundred years show this to be true. Even factoring in anomalies like depressions the figures adjust themselves in the following years.
The other risk reducing factor which makes property investment so popular is the fact that you are not using your own money. You borrow money from a third party to fund your growth of wealth. It is very difficult to borrow to buy on the stock market and probably only possible if you can offer up some form of security such as property.
Property investment may not have the thrill of the stock market, generally investors purchase properties and sit back for the long term. Not fast paced by any means but it may be a prudent choice.
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