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Are REITs a Good Investment: Pros and Cons

Bay Property Management Group

They earn rent from properties and interest from loans. After the 2008 financial crisis , many REITs decided to specialize in one area to stay stronger and follow tighter regulations. REITs make their money in two main wayseither by owning properties that bring in rent or by financing real estate deals and earning interest.

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Is Stock or Real Estate Faster in Building Wealth?

SparkRental

You wont be dealing with physical properties and tenant calls at 1 AM about a leaking pipe. Instead, youll buy shares from companies you think will grow or pay you dividendspassive income streams like rental properties. The 2008 financial crisis showed us how rough things can get when the market tanks.