Jumping into the real estate world is a tried-and-true pathway to wealth. That pathway, although tested, isn’t for the faint of heart — there are many bumps along the way. Before you start buying, take some useful beginner’s advice from the insiders who have been there and done that.
And anyone who’s ever purchased or sold property knows the real estate industry is a fickle one. Changing demographic makeups, economic conditions, interest rates and other factors play a role in how “good” the market is for a buyer or seller, and in a few short years, prices in any given area can dramatically shift.