Those investing in real estate have to be prepared for the baggage that comes with it. If you'd rather not bother, there are two investment opportunities that offer the benefits without the baggage: REITs and limited partnerships.
Among all of the asset classes available to the average investor, physical real estate stands alone with its beautiful simplicity. After all, the tangibility of such property, and its straightforward path to income generation is unique in today's landscape of digital ticker symbols and complex investment vehicles.