Real estate is less volatile and has historically outperformed the S&P 500.

Tenants pay monthly rent which covers all the expenses and provides profit to the owners.

Tenants contribute to the growth of your equity and the creation of lasting wealth by paying down your debt.

Real estate leverage enables the acquisition of ~$50M worth of property with just $10-15 million.

Real estate appreciation benefits both your own money, as well as leveraged dollars as an investor.

With depreciation, you can offset most if not all of the taxes from the cashflow on the property. This one of many significant tax benefits of investing.