The best type of real estate investment will depend on the investor's budget and tolerance for risk, local market conditions, potential ROI and desired timeline.
Real estate investors must decide whether they want to actively participate in the ownership and maintenance of properties or take a passive approach and invest in REITs, real estate mutual funds or crowdfunding platforms.
All real estate investments require plenty of research and patience. When looking for deals, prospective investors shouldn't rule out any options before doing their research.