Real Estate has been voted as being Americans favorite investment for the long term for the fourth year in a row. Many news outlets are pushing out headlines that focus on the slowing of the real estate market, but no one is talking about the massive investment opportunities that we are seeing in front of us. 

It's important to diversify your investments as a whole. Having all your eggs in one basket makes it more likely that you could face a total loss. Spreading your savings across different types of investments can give you financial security. 
There are 8 major reasons that real estate is a good investment to choose
1. You can force appreciation 
One reason the stock market appears daunting to many people is the uncertainty. You put your money in the market, and you have no power in the result. The best part about real estate is that you can have a hand in your asset's appreciation in the form of renovations and repairs. 

Major renovations such as ad ...