{"id":175211,"date":"2024-07-12T11:28:33","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T17:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/?p=175211"},"modified":"2024-08-18T07:50:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T13:50:46","slug":"best-alternative-investments-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/best-alternative-investments-in-2024","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Alternative Investments for Real Estate Investors in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n      <iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=BIGPOC8424109174\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe>\r\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This article is presented by<\/em>&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/biggerpockets.atminvestors.com\/home?utm_source=bigger_pockets&amp;utm_medium=guest-post&amp;utm_term=blog-post&amp;utm_content=top5alternativesforRE&amp;utm_campaign=atmroute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ATM Investors<\/a>. Read our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/editorial-blog-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">editorial guidelines<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Maybe you\u2019re looking to diversify your investment portfolio, or maybe you\u2019ve done your research into real estate investing and just realized you don\u2019t have the time and energy required. Real estate investing is almost never<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">truly passive, and it is not immune to problems like reduced cash flow during between-tenant periods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Whether you are a seasoned real estate investor looking for additional revenue streams or <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you\u2019re looking for opportunities that are<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> less hands-on but still lucrative, these are the top alternative investments to consider in 2024.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It may sound surprising in the age of digital payments, but cash is still king. You may have read about the pandemic killing off cash, but this is <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">actually<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> far off from what\u2019s <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">really<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> happening.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cash usage did experience a significant dip during the pandemic when people were wary of touching physical money. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is also true that cash as a method of payment is not preferred by<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> younger people (18-24) <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">or<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the wealthy, who prefer to use credit cards.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But here\u2019s another thing: While cash usage may <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">be declining<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, cash <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">holdings<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> are not. In fact, according to recent <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/marketscale.com\/industries\/business-services\/exploring-us-consumer-payment-trends-and-the-resilient-demand-for-cash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">research<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, average cash holdings in the U.S. have increased by $5 per person since 2021, including in younger age groups. People like having cash as a backup method of payment\u2014which means they need ATMs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ATMs are a great investment opportunity because they are always in high demand by people who like having cash. The average ATM <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalcash.com\/statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is used 300 times <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">per month<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, with the average amount per withdrawal $40. Given that the average ATM surcharge is $3.50 and this money goes directly to the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">owner of the unit<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, you\u2019re looking at $1,050 per month in gross revenue from just one ATM. Now imagine you own hundreds or even thousands of them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But the beauty of investing in ATMs does not end there. If ever there were a truly passive form of investment, this is it. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can own hundreds of ATMs anywhere in the country without ever needing to worry about maintenance or replacing a faulty or vandalized ATM: The ATM maintenance company does all of it for you, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">which includes<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> insuring your ATMs. This is where <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/biggerpockets.atminvestors.com\/home?utm_source=bigger_pockets&amp;utm_medium=guest-post&amp;utm_term=blog-post&amp;utm_content=top5alternativesforRE&amp;utm_campaign=atmroute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ATM Investors<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> come in. ATM Investors <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">builds, manages, and operates<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> ATM businesses on behalf of Accredited Investors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Think about it this way:<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> You get a steady stream of passive income from <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">what essentially are<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> multiple tiny businesses that already have a guaranteed, steady client base.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Car Washes<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A car wash is another alternative to real estate worth considering, although there\u2019s quite a bit more research to do than if you\u2019re investing in ATMs. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Overall, a car wash is<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">profitable <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">business<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, but the profit margin will vary considerably depending on the type of car wash you choose to invest in and its location.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">biggest<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> consideration with car washes is the initial investment in the equipment, which can be considerable. Generally, the more you spend, the more profit you\u2019ll generate over time. For example, you can <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">spend<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> $8,000 to $10,000 on self-serve car wash equipment and generate around $40,000 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a year<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Or you can <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">spend<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> $30,000 to $50,000 on a fully automated tunnel car wash and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">generate<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> an <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/bizfluent.com\/about-4704163-much-money-does-car-wash.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">average of $686,250 per year<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> with just a single car wash business.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Although you\u2019ll avoid the expenditure on staff with automated car wash investments, you will need to factor in maintenance costs. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When buying car wash equipment, you\u2019ll need to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">do a thorough audit of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> its age, typical lifespan, and projected maintenance costs over that <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">period <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">of time<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, as these will eat into your profits.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You also will need to research where to invest carefully. Typically, locations in the Snow Belt and the Sun Belt are the most lucrative, as people need to wash their cars more often where there\u2019s extreme weather. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, the flip side <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">of that<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is other people who have the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">exact<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> same idea\u2014to the point where some towns are enacting <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/features\/2024-02-21\/car-washes-are-taking-over-the-us-here-s-why\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">car wash bans<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> because they have too many.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Ideally, look for a local market that <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is not oversaturated<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> with existing car washes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Self-Storage<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Self-storage units are our third potentially lucrative alternative investment. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a number of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> reasons self-storage units can be more attractive than traditional real estate investing.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The most obvious is that it\u2019s a low-risk, high-demand investment. You\u2019re still investing in real estate, but there are almost no operating costs and fewer seasonal fluctuations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All this means <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that you<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> lose less money than if a traditional real estate unit stands empty. You\u2019re also protected against self-storage users not paying because you can put a lien on their possessions against the unit.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There\u2019s a lot of flexibility with self-storage businesses, so you can be as hands-on as you like. You can be a completely passive investor, paying a self-storage management company. You can also manage the business yourself, offering lucrative add-ons like a valet service that helps tenants while moving.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With low operating costs and flexible options, self-storage <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">provides you with an opportunity<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to monetize real estate with a higher return.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/fredhubler\/2023\/09\/05\/self-storage-isnt-just-for-hoarders-a-primer-for-investors\/#:~:text=In%202001%2D2023%20the%20average,gaining%20the%20attention%20of%20investors.&amp;text=Many%20will%20select%20self%2Dstorage,can%20be%20an%20inflation%20hedge.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">average ROI on self-storage<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is 20.87% or a typical <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/selfstorage.loan\/investor-glossary\/cash-on-cash-return\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">cash-on-cash return<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> of 14.5%. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This cash-on-cash return rate is way better than the standard 8% to 12% <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you\u2019ll get on a standard<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> real estate investment.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The only thing to be mindful of with self-storage is where you choose to invest. While it\u2019s true that self-storage demand is not seasonal, some locations reached peak demand during the pandemic, especially relocation hot spots in the Sunbelt, like Phoenix and Atlanta. Demand in those locations<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/04\/26\/business\/self-storage-business.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> has reportedly dropped<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, so as a self-storage investor, you\u2019ll need to do some of the same market research you would if you were investing in residential real estate. Look for up-and-coming urban areas with a lot of population movement and rentals.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. Gold, Silver, and Other Metals<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s imagine a slightly different scenario, where you\u2019re less focused on generating cash flow and more on <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the preservation of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the value of your existing capital. You want zero maintenance costs and involvement, which <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">pretty much<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> rules out real estate investing\u2014even turnkey investing will eat into your capital.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If long-term stability in value is your primary goal, go for gold. The fact is that the high value of gold and other precious metals hasn\u2019t gone anywhere. If anything, the prices of precious metals are continuing to grow.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/gold-prices-remain-high-other-precious-metals-worth-investing-in\/#:~:text=The%20price%20of%20gold%20has,to%20World%20Gold%20Council%20data.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gold prices<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> alone were up 13.5% as of early June 2024\u2014this doesn\u2019t mean that gold is necessarily too expensive to buy right now because when the price has <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">been adjusted<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for inflation, it\u2019s still affordable for an investor. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What the figure shows is<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> how reliably gold shoots up in price during <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">times of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> economic <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and\/or<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> geopolitical uncertainty.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> If you own gold, you can count on it in turbulent times.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> gold is only part of the vast <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">field of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> opportunity for investing in precious metals.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Silver,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> traditionally seen as less lucrative than gold, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is currently<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> trending at its <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-05-17\/silver-tops-30-an-ounce-to-reach-highest-in-more-than-a-decade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">highest prices since 2013<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Silver <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is used<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in everything from LED chips to semiconductors, which makes it incredibly valuable in the long term. The same is true of copper, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">which is<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">key<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> metal in green energy, used in solar panels, EV charging stations, and cables.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Aluminum is the third metal to watch. Aluminum is crucial for the transportation, construction, and electric sectors, making it a worthwhile investment.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All these metals are <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">extremely<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> low-risk investments because demand for them will continue growing over time, albeit for different reasons for each one. This investment will give you no cash flow, but it will <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">give you<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> security.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Private Equity and Venture Capital<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The most successful investors have what\u2019s known as a well-balanced investment portfolio. Some investments will be low-risk, while others will be medium- or even high-risk. High risk can be <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a very good<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> thing: As you probably have heard, high risk can also come with high rewards. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">just<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> need to pick well.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As a private equity investor, you invest in private companies not listed on the public stock exchange. Essentially, you\u2019re investing in startup businesses. You gain an ownership stake in their company in exchange for your investment.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The high risk comes from the fact that you may strike proverbial gold by investing in the next Apple, or you could end up losing all of your investment in a business that fails within the next two years, as <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the vast majority<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> of them do.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There\u2019s only one way to mitigate this high risk of failure: investing in an industry you know and understand. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It may seem like a fail-safe thing to invest<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in the next cool-sounding artificial intelligence (AI) company, but if you don\u2019t know anything about AI, you will very likely invest in a dud.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Every industry will have true pioneers alongside many mediocre businesses <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that have nothing <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">truly<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> new to offer to the market.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You\u2019ll need to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">do a lot of research into<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> an industry to understand where it\u2019s headed and where the lucrative opportunities are.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Alternatively, if you don\u2019t mind parting with a bit of cash in exchange for sound advice, hire an investment or financial advisor.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are many alternative investment opportunities. Want the safest, lowest-risk place to park your funds? <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Consider investing in metals; <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">just<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> don\u2019t expect any cash flow.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Want a ton of easy cash flow with minimal involvement? An ATM will give you that, and ATM Investors is the perfect company to get you started. Additionally, if you have a healthy <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">appetite for risk<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and an in-depth knowledge of an up-and-coming industry, a private equity investment could <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">potentially<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> give you huge returns in only a few years.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s all about assessing where you stand on those main vectors of risk, involvement, and desired cash flow. Once you\u2019ve decided what kind of investor you are, you\u2019re ready to start researching the right opportunities in your chosen niche.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group border border-gray-200 p-6 rounded-md has-slate-50-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n    \n  <div \n    id=\"segemnt-view-event-block_04ca76f46be616544a7749662812811b\" \n    class=\"  \"\n    x-intersect:enter.once=\"\n      analytics.track('DoorLoop Blog Sponsor View', {\n        referrer: 'https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/best-alternative-investments-in-2024',\n              })\n    \">\n    \n  <\/div>\n  \r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left mt-0\"><strong>This article is presented by ATM Investors<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-image-175219\" style=\"width: 303px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/atminvestors-logo.png\" alt=\"ATM investors logo\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/atminvestors-logo.png 500w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/atminvestors-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/atminvestors-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/atminvestors-logo-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ATM Investors builds, manages, and operates ATM businesses on behalf of Accredited Investors. Their Joint Venture structure allows Accredited Investors to own the business and assets while benefiting from market beating returns, 60% depreciation rates, and a pre-planned exit strategy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n<div id=button-custom-event-block_c8c4772481343b2f0a043b89fef57fd5 class='button-custom-event'>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/biggerpockets.atminvestors.com\/home?utm_source=bigger_pockets&#038;utm_medium=guest-post&#038;utm_term=blog-post&#038;utm_content=top5alternativesforRE&#038;utm_campaign=atmroute\" x-on:click=\"window.analytics.track(&#039;Sponsored Blog CTA Click&#039;, {\n      referrer: &#039;https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/best-alternative-investments-in-2024&#039;,\n    });\" class=\" btn-shape inline-block no-underline has-background has-theme-blue-background-color has-text-color has-white-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about ATM Investors<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good real estate investors know that diversification is important. 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