Why I prefer individual REITs over VNQ

O at this price: 5.8% yield, monthly dividend, 30 consecutive years of increases. At 14x AFFO, I think risk/reward is compelling for a core holding.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 9

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Jan 9

Been saying this for years. Nice to see it laid out clearly.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Jan 9

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Jan 9

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Jan 10

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Jan 10

Appreciate you sharing the L's too. Most people only post wins.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Jan 10

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Jan 10

I've been thinking about this too. What's your time horizon?

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Jan 11

How long have you been doing this? Impressive numbers.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Jan 11

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Jan 11

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Jan 11

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Jan 11

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Jan 11

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Jan 12

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Jan 12

Been saying this for years. Nice to see it laid out clearly.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Jan 12

Curious about the rebalancing approach. Annual or threshold-based?

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Jan 12

Been saying this for years. Nice to see it laid out clearly.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Jan 12

The hardest part is just not touching it during a crash.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 12

This is the way.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Jan 12

How does this compare to just buying VTI and forgetting about it?

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 13

How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Jan 13

What catalyst are you watching for?

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 13

The math here is solid. This is what people miss.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Jan 13

This is the way.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 13

Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Jan 13

The exit strategy is what most people don't think about.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Jan 13

The math here is solid. This is what people miss.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Jan 13

Good luck! Keep us updated.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Jan 13

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Jan 13

I've been burned by this before. Your caution is warranted.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Jan 13

Mind sharing your full allocation?

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Jan 13

This is essentially what a financial advisor charges $5k to tell you.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Jan 13

The compounding at year 20+ is when it gets really wild.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 13

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 14

This is either genius or the most expensive lesson of your life.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Jan 14

Fees really do compound in the wrong direction.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Jan 14

Great post, thanks for sharing this.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Jan 14

This is why I come to this community. Real numbers, real analysis.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Jan 14

Curious about the rebalancing approach. Annual or threshold-based?

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Jan 14

The compounding at year 20+ is when it gets really wild.

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Jan 14

Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Jan 14

Interesting perspective. I see it differently — happy to elaborate.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Jan 15

How long have you been doing this? Impressive numbers.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Jan 15

This is why I come to this community. Real numbers, real analysis.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Jan 15

This is essentially what a financial advisor charges $5k to tell you.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Jan 15

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Jan 15

Any thoughts on doing this in a taxable account?

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Jan 15

What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Jan 15

I've been burned by this before. Your caution is warranted.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Jan 15

The exit strategy is what most people don't think about.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 15

FIRE community is the most underrated corner of personal finance.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Jan 15

Great post, thanks for sharing this.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 16

This is exactly what I needed to read today.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Jan 16

Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?

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