There are many investors in this world, and each has his or her own investment style. That is, some choose to diversify and invest in multiple markets, others choose one market specifically, and still others stay liquid for much longer than the typical investor.
Investing in Buenos Aires Property – Evaluate Prices and Risks
With so many different markets to choose from, and so many different ways to invest, it’s no surprise that there has always been a great debate about the best way to invest. Typically, it comes down to financial assets versus property. This can be a tough debate, and frankly, it usually results in agreeing to disagree.
Many variables go into an investor’s decision. First is the investor risk aversion. Secondly, each investor has a differently structured investment portfolio, which will affect his or her future decisions. Finally, different investments require different amounts of liquidity.
Most experts agree that a good distribution of the portfolio is the best idea, as the saying goes: don’t put all your eggs in one basket. For example, while a bond may be much more liquid than real estate, it also carries certain risks that are not found in property investments. And this is no trivial point when in a country where defaults and seizures have become a regular part of recent history.
On the flip side, many argue that buying property relies too much on finding and keeping good, responsible tenants who not only pay on time, but return the property in the condition they found it in. Upon all that, there are also the costs related to getting tenants into the property, and the standard exit costs.
When investing in a financial asset, many choose to avoid the traditionally volatile Argentine options and set their sights abroad. This strategy can easily be applied to property, as well. For example, Uruguay is a just across the river, and is a great opportunity for an alternate investment.
The other major issue for any type of investment in real estate Buenos Aires has to do with the capital to be gained, and the price of entry. That is, if an asset is unusually low and has a projected rise in its future, it is more than just as asset; it also offers capital gain income. However, the state can often distort the price of entry. For example, 2002 brought many property sales because becoming liquid was the best way to go, as construction costs were unusually low, and liquid assets meant building opportunities.
But the world has changed greatly since then, both internationally and in Argentina. The international financial crisis also affected the cost of property, and locally, relative prices have been greatly distorted. Prices are too low for sellers to be comfortable selling, the market has simply become a more complicated place.
In short, neither financial assets nor physical ones win the battle, but it is important to evaluate the risks of any investment, even property investment, before taking the plunge.
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