Portfolio Building

Portfolio Diversification

Spreading capital across markets, asset classes, and strategies to reduce systemic risk.

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Plain-English explanation

Two markets > one. Two asset classes > one. Don't over-diversify either.

Examples

SFR + small MF; Sun Belt + Midwest; cash flow + appreciation.

Common mistakes

Diversifying into markets you can't manage.

Portfolio Diversification

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Examples

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