Benefit From Inflation!

I know you are all relieved to know that Fed Reserve Chairman Bernanke is now going to set his sights on curbing inflation (sarcasm). However, in the unlikely event his efforts are not effective, here is an idea I think is worthy of noting. Have you ever heard of “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em”? I am talking about a way to be in a position to help you offset or even benefit from the inflation we are beginning to experience. 

My solution is investing in real estate. It’s what the millionaires and billionaires are doing. They are taking full advantage of the soft real estate market and low interest rates to build their real estate portfolios. Of course you are scared to jump in when the press is constantly pounding you with bad news. Here’s a little tip... bad news sells better than good news and the news media knows it, too! They take full advantage of the opportunity to exacerbate some of the real problems in our economy. But, I digress. 

As inflation occurs with energy and fuel etc., the cost of construction materials also rises making re-sale real estate one of the beneficiaries. Buying existing properties in the current economic cycle will leverage against inflation and least give you gains in real estate even though you may be paying some of it back at the gas stations and grocery stores.

Questions or Comments?