Ask HN: What are some assets that you've bought?

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Post by sbmthakur » Thu, Nov 08, 2018, 5:42 AM UTC

From where I come, people generally buy apartments which gets them a monthly income in the form of rent. I would like to know what other things can be used as assets.

Re: Ask HN: What are some assets that you've bought?

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Post by rdegges » Thu, Nov 08, 2018, 5:55 AM UTC

Anything that earns value over time is an asset.

I personally own:

* Index funds (a little bit of the entire stock market): both US and international

* Physical real estate: 2 houses (and hopefully purchasing more!)

I also invest in:

* Trying to maintain my health so I can live a happy life

* Spending time with my family and friends so I can have the type of social life I desire

* Education: I read a lot of books and spend money and time learning new things

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Post by tomisefman » Mon, Nov 12, 2018, 1:57 PM UTC

Apartments for sure, mostly the ones by the beach, at vacation spots. I came to learn, that in the city, owning an apartment is not gonna bring you money, the market can get crowded with many many offers.