Which of the following statements regarding real estate investments is true?

A. Real estate investments move in tandem with stocks.
B. Adding real estate to your stock portfolio increases investment diversity.
C. Real estate is an asset with high liquidity.
D. Real estate investments have less scope for financial leverage.
E. Real estate investments cannot depreciate.


Answer: B

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