1. Is California Real Estate Cyclical?

Just like life itself, California real estate is indeed cyclical. It goes up in value, fast, then pauses with the business and economic cycles, retrenches a bit, then builds support for its next quick dash upwards. Imagine, if you will, trying to walk up a sand dune. With each step upwards, you slide back some. If you just concentrated on the backwards sliding, you would give up; but, if you look at the whole picture, all the ups and downs, you will see that eventually you will reach the top. California real estate has its ups and downs, but historically, over time, the trend in value is ever upwards. So, relax and enjoy the ride!

2. How Does California Real Estate Compare?

When thinking about California real estate, it is useful to see how it compares, both to other investments, and to other areas real estate. To start off, real estate isn’t the only thing that investors should look at. It is not an all or none choice. Instead, real estate should be one of a diversified portfolio of investments. Each has its place, and its pros and cons, and together they spread out any risk and smooth out the upward journey. Having said that, I do need to point out that more investors have become millionaires through real estate than with any other investment vehicle.

3. What to Look for in California Real Estate?

There is a saying in the real estate investment market that the three most important aspects of real estate are location, location, and location! What this means is that where your real estate is situated is the most important factor that makes up value. Think for instance of two houses, both with identical size lots, square footage, and construction materials, but one house is in the middle of nowhere, and the other is in or close to a major population center. Obviously the property located in or near a highly populated area will normally be worth much, much more.

4. Is it Better to Rent or Own?

For the short term, or if there is great uncertainty about where you might find employment, renting may make more sense. If you don’t have a down payment, good credit, or a stable job history, renting may be your only option. However, for most people who can look forward to remaining in the same area for at least several years, buying usually is the hands down winner. For most people, if they don’t own a home, they would not have anything except Social Security to fund their retirement.

5. Can Chinese Investors Buy California Real Estate?

Yes! For many foreign investors, United States real estate represents their safest and most stable home for their investment dollars. Chinese investors have owned California real estate since before California became a state over one hundred and fifty years ago. Back then, as today, quality, well located California can be the cornerstone of your family fortune.

6. How is it Possible to Buy California Real Estate Even if You Live in China?

With the management team at Great Leap Forward Investments, purchasing your California real estate is easy and straight forward. Once funds are wired or mailed to us, we begin the search to locate that property that not only matches the size of your investment, or the total amount of an investment pooled together with other investors, but upon identifying that property, the experts at Great Leap Forward negotiate a purchase price, carry out all necessary inspections, sign all paperwork on your behalf, and make sure that the property conveys clear title. Your investment funds are transferred to a title and Escrow Company before escrow closes and the property is yours!

7. Are There Special Situations That Apply to Chinese Investors?

For the Chinese investor who already has foreign currency ( non-Yuan ), whether located inside China or abroad, there is an important consideration: exchange rates! The Chinese government keeps the Yuan exchange rate artificially low in order to increase exports. This makes the purchase of foreign made goods and services, inside China, more expensive. If you already have foreign currency, don’t exchange it for Yuan! Instead, use it for your investment in California real estate and save money.

8. Is California Real Estate The Best Investment For You?

While there is no one ‘best’ investment since your investment decision must take into consideration many factors such as how much you have to invest, your investment time horizon, your aversion to risk, investment diversification, safety and stability of the country in which you are investing, relative scarcity of your investment vehicle, etc.. Remember that each parcel of real estate in unique. California real estate is a very safe, secure, and most profitable investment. After all, everyone needs a place to work and live! And California continues to attract people, jobs, and investment, especially in high technology industries.

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About the Author:

Brandon Gregg is a real estate professional and license California broker. He regularly contributes articles to the web. Brandon has over 30 years of successful California property management of real estate investment funds. You can get the FREE eReport, 20 Insider Secrets to Getting Rich in California Real Estate at http://greatleapforwardinvestments.com/san-francisco-bay-area/.