If buying a property is too expensive of an investment for you
If buying a property is too expensive of an investment for you 1. Invest in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) A REIT, or real estate investment trust, is a company that either owns or finances real estate that produces income. REITs invest the majority of their money into real estate, and it's how they make the majority of their income. There are REITs that focus on both residential and commercial property. Most REITs are equity REITs, but some trade in mortgages instead of actual properties. Perhaps most important for you, the investor, is that at least 90% of the taxable income it pays is via dividends to the shareholders. So researching thriving REITs and purchasing shares in them has potential as a profitable investment. 2. Invest in Real Estate Mutual Funds Real estate mutual funds differ somewhat from REITs. Whereas a REIT is an actual company, mutual funds are simply investments pooled together and overseen by an investment manager. A mutual fund allows investors to ha