More than half of Americans plan to set a financial resolution for the new year, according to Motley Fool Money’s Financial New Year’s Resolution Report. Boosting income, investing more, and starting a small business or side hustle are among the goals many of us have set for the new year. One way to potentially achieve these goals is to buy a rental property for passive income.
While investing in a rental property is one way to make passive income from real estate, this strategy has its drawbacks. It can have a high start-up cost, often requires active management, and the wrong tenant or property can turn your rental from a money maker to a money pit.
That’s why you might want to consider investing in a real estate investment trust (REIT) for passive income instead of buying a rental property. They require a much lower upfront investment, are truly passive, and enable you to generate predictable dividend income. Here are two top REITs to consider buying for passive income in 2026.
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