Real Estate Versus Other Investment Options: Which One Fares Better?

Real Estate Versus Other Investment Options_ Which One Fares Better_

Real Estate Versus Other Investment Options: Which One Fares Better?

Investing in real estate had traditionally been via construction of buildings and putting them out on rent. While most of such investments happened in the residential sector, some individual investors also forayed into commercial buildings through shop floors and small warehouses.

For the average retail investor however, investment options in real estate had not been practical before the introduction of real estate investment trust (REITs) and fractional ownership. Both allow retail investors to invest in commercial real estate that is a way more stable asset than residential properties. What is important to note is that people are becoming increasingly interested in the commercial real estate sector while also having assets like gold, mutual funds, and fixed deposits in their investment portfolios. So, does that mean real estate can be considered a replacement for any of the others, or vice versa? Let us understand in detail.

Published by Sudarshan Lodha and Aashika Jain in Forbes.