Qualities needed to start an investment

[eldavis]

When it comes to starting a business, i believe there are various qualities needed for the business owner to be able to startup the business. The same when when looking for employees to hire, there are specific qualities the employer tend to look out for.
What about in the case of an investment? Are there specific qualities one should have before going into an investment?

 

[Springtime]

When making an investment, the person must be prepared to take risks. All investment involves some kind of risks. The person also needs to evaluate if s(he) has enough knowledge on the investment s(he) plans to make. If necessary, seek professional advice.

 

[AruneBend]

When investing the person should be prepared to lose some people can't handle loses so investing is not for them that's why it's important to invest money you can lose