My Quick Thought on REITs — And Why I Wish I Knew About Them Earlier

When I started in property, I thought the only way to “be an investor” was to save for a deposit, get a mortgage, pray the boiler didn’t explode… and basically stress my way into the portfolio.

No one ever told me there was a simpler starting point.

A way to invest in real estate without buying actual property.

That’s where REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) come in. I ignored them for years — big mistake.

A REIT basically lets you own a small piece of huge property portfolios: hotels, offices, apartments, logistics buildings… all the stuff we talk about here.

And the best part? You don’t deal with tenants, cleaners, repairs, voids — none of it.

Why I like them now:

They pay steady dividends (passive income without stress)
You can start with £50 instead of £50,000
You stay liquid — buy in, sell out anytime
And you get exposure to dozens of buildings, not just one

If someone explained REITs to me when I was 18, I probably would’ve started my investing journey much earlier — and with a lot less fear.

So, if you’re just getting into property or want a low-risk way to learn the market, REITs are honestly a great stepping stone.

👉 Has anyone here tried investing in REITs? Or thinking about it?

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