Why Real Estate Remains America’s Best Investment

Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to find out what they believe is the best long-term investment. The 2024 poll once again confirmed what experienced investors already know: real estate continues to top the list, beating out stocks, bonds, and even gold.

Despite fluctuations in the stock market and rising interest in precious metals, Americans consistently rank real estate as the most trusted and reliable way to build wealth. According to Gallup, more people chose real estate than any other asset class when asked where they would put money they wouldn’t need for a decade.

So, why does real estate continue to hold this position of strength year after year? And more importantly, how can you as an investor take advantage of it?

1. Tangible, Safe, and Time-Tested

President Franklin D. Roosevelt once called real estate “the safest investment in the world.” That statement still rings true today. Real estate provides investors with a tangible asset — something you can see, touch, and improve. Unlike stocks or bonds that can lose value overnight, property has intrinsic worth.

Even in challenging markets, people need homes to live in and businesses need spaces to operate. This ongoing demand is why real estate holds its ground as a long-term investment.

2. Cash Flow and Appreciation

The beauty of real estate is its ability to deliver two types of returns at the same time:

• Monthly rental income that generates steady cash flow.

• Long-term appreciation as property values increase over time.

This dual benefit makes real estate especially attractive compared to stocks, which rely solely on appreciation, or bonds, which provide only fixed interest.

3. Control and Leverage

With real estate, investors have far more control than in most asset classes. You can choose the property, negotiate the terms, improve the asset, and decide when to sell. In addition, financing allows you to use leverage — putting down a fraction of the purchase price and letting tenants, appreciation, and tax benefits grow your wealth over time.

4. How The McCarty Team, LLC Maximizes This Advantage

At The McCarty Team, LLC, we specialize in helping busy professionals turn the proven power of real estate into a strategic, hands-off wealth-building plan.

Here’s how we align with what Gallup’s findings confirm:

• We start with newer single-family homes in up-and-coming markets, where rental demand is strong and maintenance is minimal.

• We build in cash flow and appreciation by choosing properties with conservative financial projections.

• We manage the assets for you, ensuring that your investments are cared for and profitable.

• We plan for the next phase, reinvesting profits into larger assets like multifamily properties, strip-malls, or land in high-growth areas.

This approach doesn’t just follow the wisdom of the crowd — it applies disciplined strategy to transform one or two properties into a multi-million-dollar portfolio over time.

Final Thoughts

Gallup’s research is clear: Americans continue to view real estate as the best long-term investment. At The McCarty Team, LLC, we agree — but we also believe that success depends on choosing the right type of properties, in the right markets, with the right strategy.

If you’re ready to turn this proven asset class into your personal wealth-building engine, we’d love to guide you.

👉 Schedule your strategy call today and see how we can help you multiply your portfolio with confidence.

Source: Gallup Poll, “Stocks Fall, Gold Rises, Real Estate Best Investment,” Gallup News

As you embark on your investment journey, keep an open mind and be ready to adapt. The real estate market is always evolving, and those who stay informed will reap the rewards. Happy investing!