"California Handyman's Risky Tactic vs. Safe Real Estate Investments: A Comparison"

A California handyman found a unique way to force out squatters from his mother's home by becoming a squatter himself, but it put him in a potentially dangerous situation. Dealing with squatters can be complicated and costly, so here are three safer ways to invest in real estate: 1) Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) allow you to profit from the real estate market without the hassle of being a landlord; 2) Real Estate ETFs provide broad exposure to the real estate sector and can be easily bought and sold on major exchanges; 3) Crowdfunding platforms offer the opportunity to invest in physical or digital real estate with lower barriers to entry.