Q:Stocks or Real Estate? Why?

Hi, Light Blue! I'm glad you have the sense to ask this question. It never fails to surprise me how many people are attracted to stock investments when Real Estate is clearly a better investment in most cases. Real Estate (if properly managed) is a relatively low risk, high yield type of long term investment. Stock Investments can pay off in the long term but generally not to the degree that Real Estate can. The main question is whether or not you have enough to invest and can afford (or figure out a way to finance) the long term holding costs. The future value in Real Estate is based in Equity. Stock value is consumer based (who's buying what and when). Every circumstance is different and sometimes the intuitive understanding that Real Estate generally goes 'up and up' and Stocks generally fluctuate doesn't always apply. I don't know your particular circumstance but I would suggest you seek out an independent financial adviser before making any decisions as to which way to invest. A combination of investment types may be a good way to go also. The financial adviser should be fee based and not have a vested interest in the outcome. Do not discuss stock investments with a stock broker (they want their commission). Do not discuss Real Estate investments with a Realtor (they want their commission). Take your time, do your research, don't let anyone pressure you into making swift decisions. Time is your friend and patience is a virtue. Hope this helps. John H

Q:ive taken basic real estate classes in college. now im looking to further my education in the real estate through more/other college classes. i would love to eventually own my own business successfully flipping houses. what classes could i take to help myself gain more knowledge in this field? i was thinking about a business degree, but thought that i might ask some experts before i make a decision. thanks and have a good day!

depending on where you live, some colleges do not offer real estate courses. in most cases, you have to be state certified to work as a real estate salesperson. search real estate businesses and courses in your local area, then also look for your local government on the web. they should have an area of where and which schools are state certified to teach real estate. Sometimes they offer their courses online, for a fraction of the cost, as to actually attending a class room setting. Its really not that expensive. Actually, its a lot cheaper then attending a 'college'. Hope this helps!! Good luck.

Q:I'm 17, wanna be a broker, so I can be rich young, what should I know about real estate in Hawaii, thats where I'm from

READ. Robert Kyosaki. Donald Trump. Hang out with people in real estate. Work at apartments doing clean up and maintenance. Learn everything you can. Study the damages that can occur to properties, termites and other things that can affect the sale and purchase of properties.

Q:I have registered for a real estate course from my college, however, I was wondering if it was worth it to get my license or if it would just be a waste of my time.

If you plan on buying foreclosures or distressed property on the side...go for it. If you plan on making a full time day job out of it ..HELL NO. Stats are there are 1 agent for every 5 people in California. Way over saturated. 700 local agents have quit recently in my county. Even the old timers are having it rough. Dont believe most of the fluff reported by agents here. Most are delusional.

Q:Is there any way to find complaints that were filed against a particular real estate agent?

Real estate is Property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water; immovable property of this nature; an interest vested in this; (also) an item of real property; (more generally) buildings or housing in general. Also: the business of real estate; the profession of buying, selling, or renting land, buildings, or housing.

Q:Okay I want to become a real estate agent, but I don't know where to start. So my question is, where do I begin? I am 14 and I am very smart (valedictorian) and I absolutely love math. What college should I go? Feed bak please what do you think any tips?

sooooo sorry if this dont help :( good luck!! :D

Q:I have been in car sales and I cannot stand it. The hours are long and you are stuck in the same place for 10 to 12 hours at a time. I am wondering if real estate sales is similar or Is it much different?

both have worth and their own ways and styles .

Q:What do you think is the true future of real estate market in SE florida... i want to sell move closer to workplace in WPB???

Thanks Jill B, for this information.

Q:Ok so right now I'm 16 and i have an interest in real estate and also in a side job. I'm going to be attending college in a couple years to get some minor degrees such as building, business, mechanical, and drafting. And i was wondering if being a real estate agent would be appropriate for me right now. I know now's not the best time to sell. But if i sell one (1) small property, that would pay as much as i get in a year at my little call in part time job. I also am friends with many of the Realtors around the local area, so i know that would help. So my question is, would this be a suitable job for someone like me? Is there an age requirement? Does it take more the two semesters to get your license? And is this a full-time, hands-on, type job?Thanks!

RE agency is NOT the ideal occupation if you just want to earn some extra money. IT requires an interest in and understanding of the idea of fiduciary. In this arena, you represent others and if you do not do so correctly, you ARE fired, fined and sometimes, jailed. IT is a mini form of being an attorney. Stick with being a real estate investor. or. starting today, study real estate law and see what you think of it.

Q:I bought a house two months ago in Atlanta, GA. I got the house 50% off market value. Instant equity 60K. While I was looking for my house I ran across a lot of houses that were under 30K. I really want to become a real estate investor, but I only have 10k. My whole family is aganist it, and insist that I finish college. I don't want to quit school, I just want to have some investment properties. Can someone please help!! I want to know what the best way to start investing, and if I am crazy for wanting to do it.

You have to make the houses you invest in work for you. You have to rent it out so that the tenant pays your mortgage. You're not making money on the tenant. You make money later on when you sell it. You need to invest in multifamily units (apartment buildings) to make money on the tenants. With the equity you build in the house over time you then take out another mortgage to buy another house. And so on and so on until you have 20 houses. This can take decades. Financial riches take time. Now you have 20 houses with 20 year mortgages. If you time it right you will pay off the mortgage on one of your houses every year. Then you remortgage the house and pocket the loan money. That's an oversimplification, but that's basically the idea.