Almost ALL Real Estate is a Good Investment IF...

Almost All Real Estate is a Good Investment IF…

Ever heard the saying “time heals all wounds”? Well, in real estate, time also erases all bad deals.

If you’ve ever wondered whether a property is a good investment, the answer is almost always YES—if you have a long enough window.

IF… You Have a 30-100 Year Window

Let’s look at the numbers.

In 1960, the average U.S. home cost $12,700. Fast forward 65 years and the average home price is over $400,000. That’s a 3,000% increase.

Now, let’s play with the math.

If home values grow at the same rate over the next 65 years, a $400,000 home today could be worth over $12 million in 2089.

Will that actually happen? Who knows. But one thing is certain: real estate historically appreciates over time.

IF… You Buy Right and Cash Flow Today

Long-term appreciation is great, but smart investors don’t gamble on the future. They buy properties that cash flow today—meaning the rents cover the expenses and generate a profit right now.

✔️ If a deal doesn’t cash flow, appreciation alone isn’t a good enough reason to buy it.

✔️ If you can buy at a discount, even better—your upside is built in.

IF… You Manage Debt & Risk Wisely

Real estate values trend up over time, but individual investors go broke all the time. Why? Too much leverage and poor risk management.

To protect your investment:

✔️ Use conservative financing (avoid overleveraging).

✔️ Keep cash reserves (for downturns and repairs).

✔️ Choose growing markets (where demand increases over time).

IF… You Can Hold Through Market Cycles

The market goes up and down, but real estate almost always recovers. The problem? Most investors can’t afford to wait out a crash.

🔹 Investors who bought in 2007 at peak prices and sold in 2010 took massive losses.

 🔹 Those who held on until 2020 saw their values double or triple.

The key? Don’t get forced to sell at the wrong time.

🚀 Final Thought

Almost all real estate is a good investment… IF you give it time, buy right, and manage risk well.

Will every deal work out? No. But over decades, the odds are overwhelmingly in your favor.

And if home values really do hit $12 million per house, well… you’ll be glad you bought something!