Where would you invest $200k? NON-BUSINESS/NON-ADULT
 

my dads house has appreciated alot, and i think he will walk away with 250k extra if he sells.

he will prolly put $50k down on a smaller property ~300k property

what do u suggest is the best way to invest the other 200k.

2-3 rental properties?

btw he doesnt have alot of monthly cash flow.

mixture of shares & 1-2 rental properties I'd say

Invest in a house that needs repairs in a decent neighborhood, repair/renovate and sell it for profit. Rins & repeat.

Put it all on the red :winkwink:

The most sure is the real estate so you should go with that.

Egomancer

With the way the market is slipping for realestate, I would not invest all of it there. I would go with some mutual funds, and some good old fashion CD's from your bank. You wont make a ton, but you wont lose it either.

I would not invest in real estate right now... just look at the socks of all big construction compagny or any business that's closely related to it.

The RE market is dying slowly...

don't ask me.. I would've prolly just invested in stocks

....put it on #17 and roll it!! :D

If he is not planning on needing the money for the next 3-5 years Real Estate is always the best. Stay away from duplexs or triplexs, or fourplexs if he is looking for cash flow as they typically do not return. Check out loopnet.com for deals on multi-unit properties. There are lots of places to find high unit properties with a good return of 8-10% per year in cashflow alone. Compound this with a small 5-7% appreciation and you'll be good. Hit me up if you need anything ICQ 291436730.

There seems to be a glut of Mutual Funds with a shortage of good managers, and too many regulations. Thats why Hedge Funds are popping up alot now.

stocks :thumbsup

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