A Bird in the Hand, Two in the Bush?

Balancing immediate income with future equity.

You’ve heard the saying: “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.”

It’s an old adage about valuing what you already have over chasing what you might get. And for many real estate investors, it sounds like solid advice.

But here’s the thing: when it comes to investing, focusing too much on the “bird in the hand” (cash flow) might mean missing out on t…