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Investing in real estate doesn't have to be difficult. If you're looking to avoid the legwork of conducting extensive property research, finding tenants, and regularly maintaining the asset(s), you have several easier alternatives to invest in real estate. You can invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs), electronic real estate funds, and non-traded REITs.