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8 Reasons Why REITs Are More Rewarding Than Rentals

8 Reasons Why REITs Are More Rewarding Than Rentals

Update: 2025-01-01
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I wrote an article explaining why I am investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs) instead of rental properties. In short, REITs are still discounted, and I expect their lower valuations to result in higher returns in the coming years.


Unfortunately, it would seem that many readers miss the point of investing in REITs due to misconceptions. I saw several people in the comment section claim that REITs should be less rewarding investments because: 


- You don’t enjoy the benefits of leverage.


- They are not tax-efficient.


- You are paying managers instead of getting your hands dirty.

But these statements are just plain wrong, and I am going to prove it. 


Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/8-reasons-for-why-reits-are-better-than-rentals


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8 Reasons Why REITs Are More Rewarding Than Rentals

8 Reasons Why REITs Are More Rewarding Than Rentals

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