Best ways to invest in real estate 1. Buy REITs (real estate investment trusts) REITs allow you to invest in real estate without the physical real estate. Often compared to mutual funds, they’re companies that own commercial real estate such as office buildings, retail spaces, apartments and hotels. REITs tend to pay high dividends, which…

Real estate crowdfunding has transformed the real estate investing landscape. Once reserved for only the most affluent investors, many crowdfunding platforms have significantly lowered the barrier to entry for this type of alternative investment. Low account minimums, simple fee structures and clean user interfaces make it easier than ever to include real estate in a…