When invested wisely, real estate investment is a calculated risk that education mitigates.
Unlike gold prices or stocks, real estate can be well controlled, rather blindly assuming that things will work well and another one year will be good.
However, there are some things which are not in anyone's control. But it is always advisable to learn and learn more and educate yourself well so that you are thoroughly equipped to take a calculated risk.
Even beginners, if they do their homework properly, aren't automatically guaranteed to lose money.