Coffee Break Read: Investments

Buying land or apartment has always seemed like a safe bet for many Indians. We often hear stories from our neighbors about buying a piece of land for a small amount years ago and selling it for a much bigger sum. The problem is most of us don't really understand how this whole real estate investment thing works. It's like a mystery because no one has really taught us about it, especially when it comes to the details.   Let's take a practical example to grasp how it works in real life. Imagine investing your savings in an apartment and exploring what you could potentially gain after 30 years, right around the time you might be thinking about retirement. Let's explore a couple of scenarios for purchasing an apartment. One involves it being a place to live, and the other scenario focuses on using it as an investment for rental income.   Mr. Ram purchased a 2-bedroom apartment in Bangalore in 2014 for his residence, and here is the initial breakdown of his investme