[quote=scaredyclassic]Why the desire for real property v. Etf.
It does seem wonderful to have some actual, in the world.
Is there any advantage to reality reality v virtual reality?[/quote]
i guess for me a few reasons.
i can 1031 exchange property. not sure if you can do the same with reits.
if i need money, i can do a cash out refi and borrow against it. I think schwab does allow something called pledged assets, where you could borrow against it. but it just seems sort of messed up to do that, and i think the loan rate from pledged assets isnt a fixed rate loan, nor would it be as low as a 30 year fixed mortgage.
i have direct control over the performance, versus an reit im at the mercy of the institution.
i have a lot more control over what i can deduct as operating costs. More variables to adjust my net income each year.
If my kid is lucky enough to go to a college here locally, i dont need to worry about college living costs while physically giving them the proper physical distance.
and if they go elsewhere, maybe i can do a 1031 exchange into something near where they go…
