This is the fifth article in our series of articles on The Nine Ways To Invest In Real Estate and it focuses on real estate index funds. In the previous article, we compared REITs with real estate funds of various kinds. In this article, we sharpen our focus to concentrate on real estate index funds. An index is a list of things; in this case, a list of REITs or other types … [Read more...] about REITs vs Real Estate Index Funds
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REITs vs Real Estate Funds
This is the fourth article in our series about ways to invest in real estate. So far, we’ve contrasted REITs to direct ownership of property, crowdfunding, and mortgage-backed securities as ways to invest in real estate. Our next category is real estate funds, and they are remarkably similar to REITs. All are pass-through securities backed by a collection of real estate … [Read more...] about REITs vs Real Estate Funds
REITs vs. Mortgage-Backed Securities
This is the fourth article in our series about ways to invest in real estate. In this article, we’ll compare mortgage-backed securities (MBS), also known as mortgage bonds, against REITs, specifically mortgage REITs (mREITs). MREITs differ from equity REITs in that they own real estate debt (mortgages and MBS) rather than real estate. Both mREITs and MBS provide cash flows … [Read more...] about REITs vs. Mortgage-Backed Securities
REITs vs Real Estate Crowdfunding
In this third article in our series on real estate investing, we examine real estate crowdfunding and how it compares to REIT investing. Both are passive investments that allow you to earn rental income and/or capital gains without direct involvement in property management. Although their goals are similar, they have distinctly different characteristics and risk … [Read more...] about REITs vs Real Estate Crowdfunding
REITs vs Direct Investing in Real Estate
This is the second article in our series about ways to invest in real estate. In the overview article, we described nine different options for real estate investors. Direct investing in real estate—real property—is the gold standard. Adding real property to your investment portfolio provides a source of income and capital gains separate from more conventional assets … [Read more...] about REITs vs Direct Investing in Real Estate