Investing in real estate has multiple benefits and this has been proven over the decades, across the world. Buying properties helps in more than one way including:

• Peace of mind
• Asset diversification
• An investment for retirement
• Strengthening social status, etc.

In addition to all of the benefits listed above, buying or investing in real estate also helps to beat the economic slowdown. Let’s see how –

Offers sustained rental income

Real estate, be it residential, commercial or industrial offers sustained rental incomes. However, most people prefer residential properties as compared to other asset class as it is:

• More transparent
• Requires lower capital
• Gives excellent returns over shorter duration
• Can be easily liquidated
• Regulations are more consumer friendly
• Has defined dispute resolution forums
• Maintenance cost is low
• Can be easily transacted via online portals like Housing.com, etc.

People who invest in properties and rent out those assets are assured of regular