REITs vs Physical Real Estate
By Allen Krewzz
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What Are REITs?
What Is Physical Real Estate Investing?
Comparing the Two
Liquidity: A Defining Difference
Control and Leverage
Leverage cuts both ways. Using a mortgage to buy property can amplify gains if values rise, but it equally amplifies losses if values fall — a risk factor worth weighing carefully against the simplicity of REITs.
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