How do you invest in real estate?

Here are the most popular real estate investment methods: Rental properties. REITs. Real estate investment groups. Flipping houses. Real estate limited partnerships. Real estate mutual funds. Let's dive deeper into how these work. Rental properties are among the most hands-on options on this list.

How to invest in real estate without owning physical property?

REITs and real estate platforms are two ways to invest in real estate without owning physical property. REITs are securities you purchase through a brokerage account, similar to investing in mutual funds. Online real estate platforms connect investors to real estate projects.

What makes a good real estate investment?

Like all investment decisions, the best real estate investments are the ones that best serve you, the investor. Think about how much time you have, how much capital you're willing to invest and whether you want to be the one who deals with household issues when they inevitably come up.