But owning a REIT is nothing like owning property. Sure, REITs and investment properties both derive cash flows from rent, but the similarities stop there.
In general, asking “why not X instead of Y” without giving reasons why X is preferable over Y is just a waste of everyone’s time.
In general, asking “why not X instead of Y” without giving reasons why X is preferable over Y is just a waste of everyone’s time.