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Before you buy real estate, you need to keep these things in mind.

One big downside with real estate is that it’s relatively illiquid. You can sell a stock, bond, or mutual fund instantly (albeit maybe not at the price you want). Metals and coins can generally be sold within a few days. Numismatic coins that are more niche may need to go to auction but aren’t likely to be sitting around for seven years or more once you decide to sell them.