Should Real Estate Be in Your Retirement Plan?

TaylorMade Retirement with Taylor Demars, CFP® · Oct 1, 2026 · 14m · transcript

Real estate can sound like an attractive way to generate retirement income, but is owning a rental property really worth it? In this episode, Taylor breaks down the differences between buying investment property and investing through a REIT, along with the pros, cons, costs, and risks that can come with each. He also explains why it’s important to look beyond the potential income and make sure any real estate investment actually fits into your broader retirement plan.

Here’s what we discuss in today’s show:

🏠 Rental Property — Understand the real responsibilities involved

📈 REIT Basics — Know…