why should we still invest in real estate?

[Gustavo Delgado]

Why should we still invest in real estate? Are there no better options, like a REIT's, Stocks, Bitcoin, or other things? Finding good cash flowing deals are damn near impossible. Prices are through the roof, Insurance cost have skyrocketed, maintenance cost are up a lot, taxes. All this just to hopefully cashflow a few hundred $$ a month, doesn't seem worth it.

Lately, I am really leaning on just investing in REIT's like Realty Income (o). as I write this Realty Income is at $57.75 paying $0.264 monthly dividend. With $50k I can get 866 share x .264 payout a month is $228.62. Nothing to get crazy about but no need to deal with tenants, property taxes, repairs, vacancies, etc. just sit back and collect. Re-invest that dividend every month or use it as needed. Yes of course its price can be more volatile and can go down faster than real estate would but long term it appreciates and pays every month.

Curious on BP communities thoughts..