Real Estate Investing 2012: What's on the horizon for investors? Real Estate Investing 2012 could see some some more changes in the world's rankings as regards where professional real estate investors place their capital. The USA still leads the pack into 2012 but Brazil which ranked No. 2 this year could start to give the USA a run for its money as No.1

The USA is still seen as the most safe 2012 Investing location despite the market turmoils with investors in U.S. commercial real estate having targeted cities such as New York, Washington, Boston, San Francisco and Los Angeles which means that in those locations prices have gone up and yields come down.

Real Estate Investing in Brazil is seen as a much safer investment environment today and the markets should only get better as the Olympics and World Cup events get nearer. Brazil's largest city - Sao Paulo was listed fourth best city for real estate investment in 2012.

Europe's sovereign debt issues continue to be of concern with many countries, especially new to the Euro are seen less of a stable environment to invest in.

Emerging markets including countries such as Turkey, India, Vietnam, Colombia, Hungary and Qatar whcih are all listed as potential 2012 investment locations.

Real Estate Investing 2012 for : New York, central London UK, Washington, Sao Paulo in Brazil and San Francisco USA are listed in the top cities that attracted investment and look to continue the same mode into 2012.