• There is a limit of supply and a lag time to push more supply into the market.  That lag time frequently offers the best appreciation.
• A piece of real estate is an accumulation of commodities and the replacement cost of those commodities is going up.  A house is nothing but a bundle of copper, wood, brick, labor, etc.

Remember, like any wealth storage vehicle, the rate of return will vary.  Expect ups and downs.  Don’t get greedy during the ups and don’t panic during the downs.

Here’s some great advice from The Real Estate Blog on reviewing what  you expect to gain from an international real estate investment:

• Medium- to long-term capital growth
• Rental yield
• Buy to sell opportunity
• An investment to holiday in

And if you are interested  in investing in international real estate, I also suggest working with an agent who is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS).

Any questions on international real estate? Post them in the comments or e-mail me at veronica@brandongreen.com.

January 24, 7 p.m.—Using real estate as an investment vehicle
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