In today's economy, many people feel uncertain about how to invest their money. If they have a little extra money, they hate to leave it sitting around in a low-yield savings account, but they feel wary of the volatility of the stock market and many other investment options. If you are one of these investors, you may wish to consider real estate investment and rental properties for sale as a portion of your portfolio. According to a recent Christian Science Monitor article, "after five years of weak property markets, real estate is starting to look a bit more enticing for investors."