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Originally Posted by Mike Oxlong
The thing you have to consider though is that when you buy a stock you are paying for it 100% with your own money. When you buy Real Estate your are generally using mainly the banks money. Any appreciation you gain from Real Estate is all yours even though the bank is providing you the money to purchase the home.
I agree it is important to diversify. However there are certain benefits to real estate that can make it more attractive.
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Who says you can't buy stock on margin or enter into derivative trading strategies to maximize leverage?