REITs vs. Rental Property \[And the 4 Pillars of Real Estate Investing\]

"A common question I get asked from readers is: “Is investing in a real estate investment trust (REIT) a suitable alternative to buying rental property?”... There are many reasons to invest in REITs; they are a convenient, and most passive way of letting an investor gain access to the real estate sector. However, comparing REITs to rental properties is like comparing apples to oranges."

Read the entire article (and breakdowns!) here: FiFighter.com

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