I'm in Debt. Can I Invest in Real Estate?

Can you invest in real estate when you have debt? It depends how much debt you have, how much money you have to invest, and what type of real estate investment you're trying to make. For example, if you're planning to buy shares of a real estate investment trust (REIT) or participate in a crowdfunded real estate investment opportunity, you can make your investment as long as you have the cash to buy shares or to send to the crowdfunding sponsor.