New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- For many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), investing in India starts with buying a home. The property offers a connection to India, alongside potential rent and rising value. However, managing investments from abroad requires looking beyond one's comfort zone.

NRiSimplify co-founder Dhananjay Malik said, "NRIs often look at property and mutual funds as competing investment choices, but the real question is not which asset is better; it is what role each asset plays in the overall portfolio."

Mutual funds provide another route, with professional management and easier access to money. Here are 5 points to consider before choosing where your wealth should go.

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