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It seems like investment trends change with the seasons. Who knows. But there’s one thing that’s always been there—quiet, without promising overnight riches, yet delivering solid results: real estate. Now, some people claim real estate isn’t profitable. ​ ​ Let’s break down why real estate continues to be one of the best investments out there: Stability: “Passive” income – never passive, I know but quite so… ​ Consistent appreciation: Control over your investment: This is the ultimate benefit. In the stock market, you’re at the mercy of big corporations, macroeconomic decisions or Trumps sense of humor. Security: Yeah, you may have a fire, an earthquake… but what’s insurance for? So yes—profitability isn’t just measured in numbers. Because while others are stressing over extreme volatility, real estate investors sleep soundly knowing their wealth is still growing. Look. I’ve tried many businesses, invested and managed start-ups… and the only thing it pays off in terms of scalability, work, capital and time… it’s real estate. If you would like to start somewhere, I recommend you this. ​33 Questions about Flipping Properties​ PD 1: If you liked this email, don't keep it in secret and forward it to a friend. They will thank you enormously one day. PD 2: If somebody has sent you this email and you want to receive emails like this yourself, visit vicentevalencia.com PD 3: If you want unsubscribe, click the link below. |
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It’s not sexy, I reckon. It’s never at the parties. Never. All the attention goes to financial close, the construction programme, the liquidated damages, the change regime, the events, the refinancing… And then there is this thing. Almost forgotten. Nobody sees it. Nobody talks about it. Until one day you get the perfect image of a train, lights on, coming out of the dark… And the poor rabbit standing in the middle of the tracks. That thing is the Hand-Back Regime. And it is one of the most...
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