Index funds to build capital for REI?

[Mike Street]

My capital is being killed by inflation while it sits in my savings account. Should I put most of it into index funds while I continue to build savings, learn, analyze deals, network, etc?

Thank you!

Mike

[Carl C.]

Inflation is currently 1.4%. Not exactly disastrous. If you feel that is a problem, you can certainly put your money into an index fund. But ask yourself how you'll feel if the market declines while you are preparing for an investment. The cash for my next investment is just that, cash.