Clint Proctor is a lead editor with the credit cards and travel rewards team at Forbes Advisor. He has five years of experience in personal finance journalism and has contributed to a variety of ...

Private REITs offer high dividends but are limited to accredited investors and lack liquidity. Investing in private REITs carries risks of lower transparency and potential conflict of interest.

Invest in stocks or mutual funds depending on research preference and time availability. Allocate assets based on age, investing more in stocks when younger and in bonds as you age. Open a brokerage ...