Rental Properties are NOT good Investment???

[Blake DeNoyer]

As a real estate investor, it is common to get criticized for investing in real estate versus putting every penny in the stock market (especially from financial planners who want that trade commission/fee). Below is a link to an article written by a web-based financial firm I personally invest with that states that rental properties are poor investments.  While every investment possesses its inherent risks, I believe the article fails to address the many advantages of owning real estate, including mortgage interest deductions, possible income off-sets resulting from depreciation, and accelerated growth potential when employing leverage.  I would love to hear your perspective on other advantages afforded to real estate investors versus someone who invests 100% in stocks and bonds. 
 

https://blog.wealthfront.com/why-rental-properties-are-not-good-investments/