It depends if you want to spend time to manage your tenants. As landlord, you need to be able to handle any requests for faulty things on your property. Also need to chase rental payments if your tenant is forgetful or suka delay payment type.

Meanwhile REITS provide rental income without the hassle of managing tenants. Of course your overall income will be slightly lesser. Capital gains will also depend on interest movement, as REITS are affected by OPR expectations.

Because of REIT management fees which already deducted before declare as dividends to you.