Multi-Family Real Estate as a ‘Hedge’ Against Inflation?
As we are all aware, inflation can erode the purchasing power of money over time, leading to a decrease in the value of traditional investments like stocks and bonds. There is no perfect way around inflation; however, multi-family real estate has shown over the years to be a comparatively resilient asset class in times of rising prices. Here are a few reasons why: Rental Income Growth: Inflation is often accompanied by rising rent growth, which works in favor of multi-family investors and owners. As the general price level increases, property owners can adjust their rental prices accordingly, boosting their cash ...
Assets for Inflation Protection
Over the last year, we have already seen hard goods such as lumber double and, in some cases, triple in price. If you own a home and have been making improvements, then you know this all too well. It's great for Home Depot, Lowes, and lumber yards but not for our wallets! There have been a lot of talks recently in the press about inflation getting out of control. So what can you do to protect against it, and are there assets that help? In this outstanding Investopedia Article - 9 Assets for Protection Against Inflation, they list the ...