Only thing I’d add is think about diversification.

They provide you with hard real estate, but can also give you some diversification.

There is some risk diversification in a fund, however, most of my investors really like being able to see the deal they are investing in. 

That return begins right away and takes little work to maintain, because a property manager takes care of the house for you.Provide diversification: Buying turn-key rentals in different markets of the country gives you diversification.Can be bought for cash: Many foreign investors have trouble buying properties, because they cannot get financing.

Our minimum investment is $10 for precisely the reason that you mentioned---diversification.

You don’t have the diversification of many properties and many rentalsRenting out a property STR when you are on the premises radically reduces these risksI no longer rent my properties for anything less than 12 month lease with very deep background checks and relatively high security deposits ( my properties are high end)However, I do rent though AirBNB for three months every summer when I leave for cooler climes.

I also like to diversification it ads.

If you like RE as an investment class, why not just throw it into REITs as a diversification play?

I figured out my WHY (diversification of wealth, future investment strategy),  The TIME is where I'm stuck.

You're in growth mode so diversification exchanges can be very powerful.