For this reason, buying a property is expensive both in terms of the amount of money needed and the time required to do so.
Finally, the investment option with the highest barriers to entry is buying a rental property directly.  In this case, an investor will find their own real estate deals, perform their own due diligence, and come up with their own down payment.  For this reason, buying a property is expensive both in terms of the amount of money needed and the time required to do so.  For example, the property owner is responsible for ensuring that all operating expenses, like property taxes and maintenance costs, are paid.  In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that vacancy rates are low and negotiating all lease terms for new and renewing tenants.