What is a Reit?
Investing in real estate can be an attractive way to put your money to work for you - but what if you don't have enough money to buy the property outright? One way to start investing in real estate without the need for a large chunk of capital is to buy shares of a real estate investment trust or REIT.
What is a real estate investment trust (REIT)?
A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that owns, finances or manages properties that generate income. This income can come from mortgage payments, for example, or the rents that the properties' tenants pay. Many REITs specialize in a specific type of property, but others have more diverse portfolios.
With a REIT, you have access to real estate investment opportunities without the need for a substantial amount to actually purchase property or buy into a real estate investment club.
There are publicly traded and non-traded REITs, but the majority are publicly traded. Like any other stock, shares of
