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real estate investments  

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  • English philosopher John Locke once said, “The reason why men enter into society is the preservation of their property.” Owning the right real estate in the right neighborhood is synonymous with power and class in society, and real estate investing can produce both income and profits. From storage units to luxury lofts, real estate investments are an expansive asset class that provides individual investors the opportunity to select the size and type of property that meets their needs and desires. [Source: Encyclopedia of White-Collar and Corporate Crime; Real Estate Investments]

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