This was on NPR just this morning:
http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/188979111/how-to-invest-in-real-estate-without-being-a-landlord
--bb


On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 1:56 PM, Steven Schveighoffer <schveiguy@yahoo.com> wrote:
On Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:48:12 -0400, Walter Bright <newshound2@digitalmars.com> wrote:

On 6/13/2013 12:56 PM, Steven Schveighoffer wrote:
On Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:10:06 -0400, Walter Bright <newshound2@digitalmars.com>
wrote:

On 6/13/2013 11:25 AM, Steven Schveighoffer wrote:
I meant much simpler to predict/easier to come out ahead.  Sheesh, so much
literalism here :)

I'm going to disagree with that one, too!

Consider an S&P 500 index stock, like SPY. It's:

If you want to compare ONE SPECIFIC stock to ALL POSSIBLE HOUSES, yes I'm sure
we can find some examples in your favor.  Shall I respond by comparing ALL
POSSIBLE STOCKS against a town whose houses have gained value for the last 50
years?

If you can show me an index fund on real estate, by all means!

I will when you can show me a stock you can live in :P

-Steve