Three ETFs let landlords sell rental properties but keep earning rental income through real estate funds.

Landlords managing multiple rental properties can sell their physical assets and still receive rental income by investing in three specific ETFs: Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH), iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (REZ), and Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (VNQI). These ETFs provide diversified exposure to real estate markets, including residential, commercial, and international properties, allowing investors to avoid the hassles of property management while maintaining income streams. However, selling properties triggers tax considerations like capital gains and depreciation recapture, so consulting a CPA is advised. While ETFs offer diversification and ease, income distributions can vary, and investors lose some benefits of direct ownership such as depreciation shields and 1031 exchanges.