1. Alternative Investments Mr. Page

2. Entrepreneurship one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise Speculative

3. Land SpeculativeIlliquid Can be expensive

4. Duplex Somewhat diversified Illiquid Can be expensive Rental property can be a nightmareRental property can be a nightmare (Clip from the movie Duplex) Rental property can be a nightmare

5. Fourplex More diversified Illiquid Can be expensive

6. Commodities Precious metals EnergyAgricultural Can be volatile Can be particularly valuable during economic downturns

7. Currency Liquid Betting the currency you own will become more valuable relative to other currencies Here is an example Here is an example

8. REIT More liquid than direct investing in real estate Various types ResidentialCommercial Shopping malls Offices

9. Protect Yourself as a Tenant “Cat Story” Video tape the apartment with the landlord before moving in Video tape the apartment with the landlord before moving out