At the same time, it really depends on your strategy. Some people focus on rental properties for passive income, while others go for flipping—buying undervalued homes, renovating, and selling for profit. Rentals tend to be more stable, but flipping can bring faster returns if you know the market well.
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I’ve owned both residential and commercial, and if I had to generalize from experience — commercial wins for long-term stability when it’s done right.
Residential feels easier at the start, but you deal with constant turnover, repairs, and emotional pricing from the market. Returns look fine on paper, but they’re noisy in reality.
Commercial is slower to get into, but once you have a solid tenant on a long lease, it becomes very predictable income. In my case, the best assets were not in “hot countries” but in average locations with strong local demand and reliable businesses as tenants.
Residential feels easier at the start, but you deal with constant turnover, repairs, and emotional pricing from the market. Returns look fine on paper, but they’re noisy in reality.
Commercial is slower to get into, but once you have a solid tenant on a long lease, it becomes very predictable income. In my case, the best assets were not in “hot countries” but in average locations with strong local demand and reliable businesses as tenants.
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Berkshire-Hathaway seems to have long-tern growth faith in new home building—good luck to the winners. I am not sure why really—US residential properties are near peak valuation right now—over assessed IMHO.
Real estate can be a good investment, but the “best” country depends on your budget and goals.
For rental income and stable markets, many investors look at the UAE, Portugal, and Thailand. Dubai is especially popular because of high rental yields and no property tax.
If you want long-term value growth, countries like the USA, Canada, and Australia are often considered safer options.
Personally, I think it’s important to check:
• Property taxes
• Residency/visa benefits
• Rental demand
• Market stability
• Legal rules for foreign buyers
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