0 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

1 Section 11.1 Real Estate Investment Direct Real Estate Investments Real estate investments can be either direct or indirect. Direct investments include:  Single-family houses  Duplexes  Apartments  Land  Commercial property direct investment an investment in which the owner holds legal title to the property he or she has purchased

2 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.1 Real Estate Investment A Home as an Investment Home ownership is most Americans’ largest financial asset. Owning a home is a good investment  Home prices have risen steadily over the years  Average rate of return after inflation is about 2.5%  Most homeowners have mortgages, which can provide certain tax benefits.  Interest charges and property taxes Second homes, or vacation homes, also provide tax benefits

3 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.1 Real Estate Investment Commercial Property Some examples of commercial property include:  Duplexes  Hotels  Office buildings  Stores Many investors start by purchasing a small commercial property. Then they buy larger properties as the equity in their original investment increases commercial property land and buildings that produce rental income

4 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.1 Real Estate Investment Land Commercial properties became less appealing due to new tax laws Often promise tremendous gains, they also pose enormous risks  Sell at a profit, or even at the price you paid for it  Construction in general slows  Business activity declines Land in urban areas usually does not produce any income Will need water, sewer, and other utilities if none available

5 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.1 Real Estate Investment Indirect Real Estate Investments Do not have enough money to purchase property on your own Indirect investments include:  Real estate syndicates  Real estate investment trusts  High-risk mortgages  Participation certificates indirect investment an investment in which a trustee is appointed to hold legal title to the property on behalf of an investor or group of investors

6 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.1 Real Estate Investment Real Estate Syndicates or Limited Partnerships A real estate syndicate invests in real estate. A syndicate may be organized as:  A corporation  A trust  Like a mutual fund  Real estate, construction, or mortgage loans  3 types  Equity  Properties  Mortgage  Construction loans and mortgages  Hybrid  Mix of both syndicate a temporary association of individuals or business firms organized to perform a task that requires a large amount of funds

7 Section 11.1 Real Estate Investment  A limited partnership  General partner take all responsibility  You put money in and are only responsible for what you invested Can be diversified if buy many properties A real estate syndicate offers you and the other partners a variety of benefits Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

8 Section 11.1 Real Estate Investment Participation Certificates Risk-free real estate investment  Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)  Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)  Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae)  Student Loan Marketing Association (Sallie Mae) participation certificate (PC) an investment in a group of mortgages that have been purchased by a government agency

9 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.1 Real Estate Investment Advantages of Real Estate Investments The advantages of certain types of real estate investments include:  Hedge against inflation  Protection  Usually keep or increase value  Easy entry into commercial property ownership  Limited financial responsibility  Not responsible for losses beyond your investment  Financial leverage financial leverage the use of borrowed funds for direct investment purposes

10 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.1 Real Estate Investment Disadvantages of Real Estate Investments Some of the possible disadvantages to real estate investments include:  Illiquidity  Not easily converted into cash  Declining property values  Lack of diversification  Lack of a tax shelter  Management problems Property management can be a full-time job, and many investors are not willing to take on that much responsibility.

11 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.1 Real Estate Investment Investment Options You might consider other tangible investments  Gold and other precious metals  Gems  Collectibles However, these investments can also be risky.

12 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.2 Precious Metals, Gems, and Collectibles Gold Many people invest their money in precious metals as a hedge The price of gold rises in times of:  War  Political unrest  Inflation Highest was about $ in 2011 Currently $ precious metals valuable ores such as gold, platinum, and silver

13 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.2 Precious Metals, Gems, and Collectibles Silver, Platinum, Palladium, and Rhodium Earn no interest  Silver  $15.22  Platinum  $  Palladium  $  Rhodium  $675.00

14 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.2 Precious Metals, Gems, and Collectibles Precious Gems Precious gems appeal to investors because of their:  Small size  Ease of storage  Great durability  Potential as a protection against inflation precious gems rough mineral deposits (usually crystals) that are dug from the earth by miners and then cut and shaped into brilliant jewels

15 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.2 Precious Metals, Gems, and Collectibles Risks of Investing in Precious Gems Investment risks are sizeable  You cannot easily convert diamonds and other precious gems into cash.  You may have difficulty determining whether the gems you are purchasing are of high quality. Get certified

16 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.2 Precious Metals, Gems, and Collectibles Collectibles Collectibles are another type of investment. These items offer the knowledgeable collector or investor:  Pleasure  An opportunity for profit collectibles a type of investment that includes rare coins, works of art, antiques, stamps, rare books, comic books, sports memorabilia, rugs, ceramics, paintings, and other items that appeal to collectors and investors

17 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.2 Precious Metals, Gems, and Collectibles Collectibles on the Internet The Internet has made buying and selling collectibles efficient and convenient. As an online buyer or seller, you can easily:  Search for items to add to your collection.  Comparison shop.  Reach people all around the world. Some drawbacks of online buying include:  Being unable to examine objects for flaws or trademarks  The ever-present danger of fraud

18 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.2 Precious Metals, Gems, and Collectibles Let the Collector Beware A wise collector must always be alert for scams. The safest way to steer clear of collectibles- related fraud is to:  Learn everything you can about the items you collect.  Buy and sell only with reputable dealers and auction Web sites.

19 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Section 11.2 Precious Metals, Gems, and Collectibles Planning Investments  Research the types of investments that are available.  Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each type of investment.  Ask yourself how much risk and responsibility you are willing to assume.

20 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Chapter 11 Real Estate and Other Investments Reviewing Key Concepts 1.Compare and contrast direct and indirect real estate investments. The owner of a direct investment in real estate:  Directly holds the legal title to the residential or commercial property  Is responsible for its maintenance and management An indirect investment is similar to investing in mutual funds, in that:  A group of investors buys property.  Legal title is held by a trustee.

21 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Chapter 11 Real Estate and Other Investments Reviewing Key Concepts 2.List two advantages and two disadvantages of real estate investments. Advantages of real estate investments include:  Its use as a hedge against inflation  The ease of entering the market  Limited liability Disadvantages of real estate investments include:  Lack of liquidity and diversification  Risk of declining property values  Fewer tax incentives  Potential management problems

22 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Chapter 11 Real Estate and Other Investments Reviewing Key Concepts 3.Describe precious metal and gem investments and why they remain popular despite their speculative nature. Precious gems appeal to investors because of their:  Small size  Ease of storage  Great durability  Potential as a protection against inflation

23 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Chapter 11 Real Estate and Other Investments Reviewing Key Concepts 4.Explain what is meant by the term collectible, and give some examples of collectible items you or your family may own. Collectibles are items that appeal to collectors and investors. Some examples of collectibles include:  Rare coins  Works of art  Antiques  Stamps  Rate books  Comic books

24 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Chapter 11 Real Estate and Other Investments Reviewing Key Concepts 5.Explain why so many fraud complaints are related to online auctions. Fraud is an ever-present danger on the Internet because:  You cannot assess a dealer face-to-face.  You cannot examine the objects for flaws or trademarks.  Some online auction and exchange sites are less reliable than others.

25 Business and Personal Finance Unit 3 Chapter 11 © 2007 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Newsclip: A Piece of Childhood Animation art, hand-painted images from which cartoons used to be made, is a popular collectible. Log On Go to finance07.glencoe.com and open Chapter 11.finance07.glencoe.com Learn more about the different types of alternative investments, such as collectibles. Write a paragraph about the kinds of things you like to collect. Could any of them be valuable?