It's no secret that inflation is red-hot these days. A combination of supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and an increase in the money supply following several generous rounds of stimulus during the pandemic have led to consumer prices rising faster than they have in 40 years.
A number of categories are experiencing faster-than-normal inflation, and real estate is among them, with costs for "shelter" up 4.4% over February of last year.
Home prices have boomed over the last two years, and rents are soaring as well, making it a great time to be a real estate investor. Let's take a look at 10 reasons owning real estate is a smart move in an inflationary environment.
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