Why I think you should invest into Real Estate in Nigeria.

In a society where making ends-meet seems to be a challenge, investing into sustainable businesses is a good way out. Today, business ideas abound and almost every serious minded person wants to have a money producing 'something' that s/he has control over. I need not say that getting money is more often that not a result of the value you bring to the table.

'Money is an end game of your exploits and the value you bring to the table.'
                                                                            Emeka Nobis
The Real Estate market is a business environment worth investing your money into as a lot of opportunities are in this market.

Think about this: Nigeria has an estimated housing deficit of 17million units, and  a 2015 World Bank study projects the cost of bridging this gap to be over N59.5trillion. You might say 'this is a big challenge' or 'that is the government's problem'. Well, I consider the later statement to be ridiculous; housing problem is not the government's problem, it is a social problem that demands the collective efforts of the private and public sectors.

I must commend the ambitious drive of Real Estate Development firms like Ifitech & Associates Limited, Brains & Hammers Limited and many others who are investing heavily into solving this housing challenge.

However, you and I can contribute our quota; if you have a substantial amount of money, I think you should consider buying a land or a landed property, and if you don't have a substantial amount, I think you should start saving towards it- it's is a wise step.

Work towards owning a land, developing a structure on it, letting or selling it, and contribute towards filling this housing gap. Investment in land is never a waste.

Remember, money is an exchange for value, once you are able to create value-a product or service that people need, making money would not be a challenge.

'You want to solve your money-challenge, think of solving the housing challenge.'