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Types of REITs May 11, 2015

Types of REITs

REITs can vary by two main factors: 1. What they invest in, and 2. How they're organizationally structured Let’s look at these two factors and discuss the potential advantages of each. What they invest in REITs can invest either in properties/hard assets or they can invest in lending/debt. The first kind is known as an…
What Is a REIT? May 11, 2015

What Is a REIT?

The term REIT is short for Real Estate Investment Trust—it’s pronounced “REET.” As an investor, you may have seen REITs offered as an option within your 401(k), or sometimes, financial advisors recommend REITs to their clients. A REIT is very similar to a mutual fund. While a mutual fund may invest in a variety of…
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