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Investing Strategies

Turnkey Investing: Paper Returns vs. Real Returns

free stripsHey gang, Chris Clothier here to uncover the difference between paper returns and real-life returns…

Just how “real” are paper returns, and what can you expect to get back as an investor?

This is the topic at hand today, and one that can benefit all investors, whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro.

Let’s get to it…

Why the Proof Isn’t Always on Paper

Paper returns versus real-life returns - what you actually get back at the end of the day...

So, what is the difference, and why should you know?

Paper returns can be deceiving – so beware – and companies can manipulate paper any way they darn well please to reflect a return that sounds great but may not be realistic.

I recently had an investor claim that he gets over a 20% return on everything he buys (including yearly appreciation). In reality, he has no clue if his property is actually appreciating, but he uses a conservative number in his calculations.



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