I have been considering whether investing in real estate, that is buying properties and renting them out, is actually a decent investment for someone who already has a full time job. I have read that the cash-on-cash return on investment can be anywhere from 5%-10% for normal situations. This is about in line with what your ROI would be if you just stick your money into a robo-advisor that will manage everything for you.
The other thing I think is often over looked is what you could call your personal time ROI. Me sticking my money into the stock market for long term positions requires almost zero time and is essentially guaranteed to net me a decent profit over the decades. Real estate, if I were to do it right, would require a large portion of my free time outside of my job and I am doubtful that it really has the potential to drastically outperform the stock market. Furthermore, it exposes me to huge liabilities (mortgage).
For those that have either thought about real estate, or who have actually done it, what does real estate have to offer you over an effortless stock portfolio?
Submitted April 15, 2019 at 08:28PM by UnclePutin http://bit.ly/2KGlSRO
