But the reality of owning rental properties and trying to sell them at a gain is far different from the dream. Anyone seriously considering direct investment in real estate should make a frank assessment of their qualifications and ask themselves the following four questions:1. An underappreciated aspect of hiring for rental property expertise is how hard it is to find good property managers. Buying and owning rental properties successfully requires constant focus, which is difficult for anyone as a sideline or hobby. Alternatives To Direct InvestmentGenerating rental property income is a high-overhead business.

Source: Forbes January 31, 2019 13:30 UTC