Whether you're a curious beginner or someone looking to brush up on the fundamentals, this is your starting point for understanding the basics of real estate.Imagine real estate as a giant puzzle, with each piece representing a different type of property, from houses and apartments to shopping malls and office buildings.Learning about these pieces and how they fit together is the key to success in the real estate game.But before you jump in, you need to decide on your goals.Are you looking to make money through rental income, build wealth over time, or maybe a bit of both?

And with the giant boom of appreciation we just saw in the past few years, I wouldn't count on big appreciation in the next few years.So the smart play would (as always) be to buy an undervalued asset, then add value and increase rents. 

He has a reputation around town of being a dick.

@Derek Brickley lenders with giant hearts  lol

They didn't come with a giant disclaimer saying: these may be out of date.At this point, because title is so strict now, every DIY doc I do has to be redone by title with their notary or an affidavit is required.

I was in your shoes 16 years ago and I walked on the shoulder of giants when I signed up with Century 21.

It's stressful, expensive, and a giant pain in the a##.

Long-term outlook- Blame more rich, make more poor, consolidate capital with rich, fire, poop, sun, high taxes, bad schools, dodgers losing World Series, Giants winning World Series; Humm Baby!

@Engelo Rumora Ill have to check out that list giant site.

But also a GIANT HEADACHE for my friends who own there!!