Which is the better investment; stocks or real estate?

Due to the unique nature of real estate, an apples-to-apples comparison is tough to make. But speaking from 40+ years of personal experience, I'd say both are important components of a well-balanced investment mix. I've made great long-term money with both.

Major difference: Stocks are easy to buy, sell and track. Real estate, on the other hand, has traditionally been anything but.

When you hear someone talking about investing in real estate, you probably imagine a hapless landlord, cleaning, painting, mowing and praying that their tenant can come up with the rent next month.

While that's not inaccurate -- I lived that version of the real estate investor in my younger days -- these days there are ways to invest in land and buildings that don't involve schlepping lawn mowers and paint cans. There are now real estate opportunities that don't require a boatload of cash, sweat equity or even much supervision.

That's what this week's "Money!" podcast is about. We're going to talk about all the different ways to invest in real estate, both traditional and cutting edge.

Want more information? Check out these resources:
Is It Time to Buy Real Estate?
8 Ways to Invest in Real Estate for Retirement
How to Invest in Real Estate for as Little as $500
Nerdwallet How to Invest in Real Estate: 5 Ways to Get StartedInvestopedia: 5 Simple Ways to Invest in Real Estate
Motley Fool: 9 of the Best Ways to Invest in Real Estate
Passive Income MD: 16 Different Ways to Invest in Real Estate
Forbes: 9 Ways To Invest In Real Estate Without Buying Property
Business Insider: How to invest in real estate — 6 ways that offer a chance to make money and build long-term wealth
Money Under 30:  How To Invest In Real Estate - The Smart Way To Get Started
Kiplinger: The 13 Best REITs to Own in 2021
US News: 9 Best REITs to Buy for a Recession
Investopedia: Top REITs for May 2021
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Which is the better investment; stocks or real estate?
Due to the unique nature of real estate, an apples-to-apples comparison is tough to make. But speaking from 40+ years of personal experience, I'd say both are important components of a well-balanced investment mix. I've made great long-term money with both.
Major difference: Stocks are easy to buy, sell and track. Real estate, on the other hand, has traditionally been anything but.
When you hear someone talking about investing in real estate, you probably imagine a hapless landlord, cleaning, painting, mowing and praying that their tenant can come up with the rent next month.
While that's not inaccurate -- I lived that version of the real estate investor in my younger days -- these days there are ways to invest in land and buildings that don't involve schlepping lawn mowers and paint cans. There are now real estate opportunities that don't require a boatload of cash, sweat equity or even much supervision.
That's what this week's <a href="https://www.moneytalksnews.com/podcasts/">"Money!" podcast</a> is about. We're going to talk about all the different ways to invest in real estate, both traditional and cutting edge.
Want more information? Check out these resources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.moneytalksnews.com/is-it-time-to-buy-real-estate/">Is It Time to Buy Real Estate?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.moneytalksnews.com/slideshows/8-ways-to-invest-in-real-estate-for-retirement/">8 Ways to Invest in Real Estate for Retirement</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.moneytalksnews.com/how-to-start-investing-in-real-estate-with-as-little-as-500/">How to Invest in Real Estate for as Little as $500</a></li>
<li>Nerdwallet <a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/5-ways-to-invest-in-real-estate">How to Invest in Real Estate: 5 Ways to Get Started</a>Investopedia: <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/investing/simple-ways-invest-real-estate/">5 Simple Ways to Invest in Real Estate</a></li>
<li>Motley Fool: <a href="https://www.fool.com/millionacres/real-estate-investing/articles/9-best-ways-invest-real-estate/">9 of the Best Ways to Invest in Real Estate</a></li>
<li>Passive Income MD: <a href="https://passiveincomemd.com/16-different-ways-invest-real-estate/">16 Different Ways to Invest in Real Estate</a></li>
<li>Forbes: <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jrose/2019/02/22/real-estate-investing-without-buying-property/">9 Ways To Invest In Real Estate Without Buying Property</a></li>
<li>Business Insider: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/how-to-invest-in-real-estate-make-money">How to invest in real estate &mdash; 6 ways that offer a chance to make money and build long-term wealth</a></li>
<li>Money Under 30:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.moneyunder30.com/how-to-invest-in-real-estate">How To Invest In Real Estate - The Smart Way To Get Started</a></li>
<li>Kiplinger: <a href="https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/reits/602083/the-13-best-reits-to-own-in-2021">The 13 Best REITs to Own in 2021</a></li>
<li>US News: <a href="https://money.usnews.com/investing/real-estate-investments/slideshows/best-reits-to-buy-for-a-recession">9 Best REITs to Buy for a Recession</a></li>
<li>Investopedia: <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/top-reits-4582128">Top REITs for May 2021</a></li>
<li>Money Talks News' <a href="https://www.moneytalksnews.com/rates/savings/">savings account search tool</a></li>
<li>Subscribe to the <a href="https://www.moneytalksnews.com/#newsletter">Money Talks News newsletter</a></li>
<li>Take our course <a href="https://unb.moneytalksnews.com/retirement-guide/">The Only Retirement Guide You'll Ever Need</a></li>
<li>Take our course <a href="https://www.moneytalksnews.com/courses/money-made-simple/">Money Made Simple</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mirandamarquit.com/">Miranda Marquit's website</a></li>
</ul>
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5 Ways to Cash in on Real Estate

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