As with any great investment, real estate involves a measure of risk and return. With the right location, construction, and effective project management, real estate properties have the potential to not only offer above average returns, but provide you with many different ways to make a profit. This includes appreciation, cash flow, development, development planning, lease options, flipping, foreclosure, and tax savings. Any of these methods can be very lucrative. Real estate stands out as a generally appreciating, useable investment. more... See more text