Real estate investing was once an exclusive club of the wealthy. They were the only ones with the access and finances to invest in income-producing commercial real estate. That gave wealthy investors an advantage because they could use real estate to build and sustain their wealth.

That's no longer the case. Anyone can invest in wealth-creating real estate through real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other options. However, while the door is open to anyone to invest in real estate, the ultra-wealthy invest more money into alternative investments like real estate than other investors. Here's a closer look at the data on why wealthy investors gravitate toward alternatives like real estate and why others should consider following the money and increasing their allocation to real estate.

According to a survey by alternative investment manager , high-net-worth families allocated 11% of their portfolio to real estate. That was third behind listed equities at 31% and private equity at 27%.

Continue reading

Source Fool.com