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Learning, Sharing, and Teaching => Real Estate and Landlording => Topic started by: RJC on December 04, 2018, 10:15:37 AM

Title: Passive Real Estate Options
Post by: RJC on December 04, 2018, 10:15:37 AM
Hello!

I'm fairly new to this board so please excuse me if this has been discussed. Does anyone have experience with more passive real estate options such as real estate crowdfunding, REITs, end-to-end management companies (e.g. Home Union, Roofstock, etc.)? I would love to diversify my investment portfolio but am not looking to be an active landlord.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: Passive Real Estate Options
Post by: walkwalkwalk on December 04, 2018, 10:17:24 AM
https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/real-estate-and-landlording/real-estate-crowdfunding-for-accredited-investors/
Title: Re: Passive Real Estate Options
Post by: RJC on December 04, 2018, 10:39:51 AM
Quote from: walkwalkwalk on December 04, 2018, 10:17:24 AM
https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/real-estate-and-landlording/real-estate-crowdfunding-for-accredited-investors/

Crowdfunding doesn't sound promising lol.
Title: Re: Passive Real Estate Options
Post by: RWD on December 04, 2018, 11:16:22 AM
I use Vanguard's real estate index fund (VGSLX) in my Roth IRA for this purpose.
Title: Re: Passive Real Estate Options
Post by: RJC on December 04, 2018, 01:32:53 PM
Quote from: RWD on December 04, 2018, 11:16:22 AM
I use Vanguard's real estate index fund (VGSLX) in my Roth IRA for this purpose.

Is that fund similar to REITs?
Title: Re: Passive Real Estate Options
Post by: RWD on December 04, 2018, 02:08:56 PM
Quote from: RJC on December 04, 2018, 01:32:53 PM
Quote from: RWD on December 04, 2018, 11:16:22 AM
I use Vanguard's real estate index fund (VGSLX) in my Roth IRA for this purpose.

Is that fund similar to REITs?

"This fund invests in real estate investment trusts." (https://investor.vanguard.com/mutual-funds/profile/VGSLX)  So, yes.
Title: Re: Passive Real Estate Options
Post by: beee on December 06, 2018, 02:19:31 PM
Just FYI, if you invest in VTSAX, you have almost 4% in various REITS (in 270 separate holdings).
Here's a breakdown of sectors if you have $100k invested: