When it comes to real estate investing, many people would only think of rentals. Buying a rental home and renting it out is probably one of the most popular and comfortable ways for many people to invest in real estate. However, like other things in life, there is no such thing that is the best for everyone. I have seen people are buying rental homes because they want to invest in real estate but know nothing better. I have seen people keep their rental property that doesn't make economic sense, even they think it does. On the other hand, I have also seen people keep complaining about being a landlord. There are so many other types of real estate, along with many different ways to invest. This week I will share with you an index chart I use when I educate my clients on real estate investing. It doesn't have all the detailed explanations for each category, but it serves the purpose as an index or a reference chart for you to learn most of the options you have when it comes to real estate investing.

It's time for our quarterly market review again. This quarterly material is to help you reinforce the concept of diversification, and serve as a reminder that you should view daily market events from a long-term perspective and avoid making investment decisions based solely on the news.

The article "Tuning Out the Noise” on the last two slides reinforces our point of investing beyond the headlines. Enjoy reading!