S&P 500 Got You Down? How to Make Money in Real Estate Instead

It's been a rough year for the S&P 500 index, which is generally considered to be a measure of how the stock market is doing as a whole. As of this writing, the S&P 500 is down about 19% year to date, but the index has also plunged into bear market territory several times this year, which is indicative of a 20% drop or more.

Now the reality is that this isn't the first time the market has gone through a rough patch. And historically, investors who have loaded their portfolios with S&P 500 index funds have fared pretty well in the long run, even with years of poor performance in the mix.

But if the idea of putting more of your money into the S&P 500 doesn't seem like an appealing option right now,  it could be time to look at investing in real estate. Not only is that a great way to diversify, but you might enjoy your share of profits by investing outside the stock market.

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