If 40% of ones net worth is their primary home with no mortgage, should they even invest in REITs?
Me:
40% Primary Home
34% Stock Market ETFs (60% US, 40% Intl)
9% Bond Market ETF
4% Gold ETF
1% Physical Gold/Silver
1% Bitcoins
1% Magic the Gathering cards
10% Cash Equivalent
>>1402634
Your home doesn't give you the same exposure to real estate markets like a REIT does. Since REIT's are usually huge you can have access to markets from California to Maryland. With just your home you only have exposure to your local real estate market.
If things are booming in Kentucky and your home state housing prices are slipping due to low demand your stuck since you limited your exposure.
>>1402634
Depends on your risk profile
Besides 401k, I keep 90% stocks 10% cash but I also rent. Dat liquidity doe