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Aug 2024
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1409 - Top 5 Alternative Investments for...

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Maybe you’re looking to diversify your investment portfolio, or maybe you’ve done your research into real estate investing and just realized you don’t have the time and energy required. Real estate investing is almost nevertruly passive, and it is not immune to problems like reduced cash flow during between-tenant periods. 

Whether you are a seasoned real estate investor looking for additional revenue streams or you’re looking for opportunities that are less hands-on but still lucrative, these are the top alternative investments to consider in 2024. 

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