Rating the Best Ways to Own Real Estate in 2026 (From a $500M Investor)

What are the best real estate investments right now? 👀 After building a portfolio approaching $500 million, we rank seven ways to invest in real estate, including multifamily, self-storage, retail, industrial, short-term rentals, syndications, and house flipping. Discover which real estate investments rank highest, which we’d avoid, and the risks and opportunities to consider before investing.