Real Estate Investment

[reyjohnson]

What is a Real estate investment trust?

 

[totallyproperty]

This is a collection of asset which are managed by a company. You buy a share (often quoted on a stock market or other trading platform) in the company which is underpinned by the assets.

Many people use them as a way to gain exposure to a portfolio of property assets which helps to spread the risk. It is vital that you ensure any trust you invest in is regulated and you must take professional financial advice.

 

[reyjohnson]

Thanks for your answer...its a good information for me.

 

[Robertplanks]

It's simply a company who owns or in some case operates income producing real estate.

 

[Ron0]

It is a place where shares can be bought and sold in the stock market....

 

[dcmhomebuyers112]

Real estate that generates income or is otherwise intended for investment purposes rather than as a primary residence. It is common for investors to own multiple pieces of real estate, one of which serves as a primary residence, while the others are used to generate rental income and profits through price appreciation. The tax implications for investment real estate are often different than those for residential real estate.

 

[Shivashish]

A real estate investment trust is generally a company that owns and typically operates income producing real estate or real estate-related assets.

 

[bruynjustin]

REIT is a company that owns and operates income-producing real estate or related assets. REITs own many type of real estate such as office, apartment buildings, hospitals, shopping centers, hotels and real estate securities.

 

[HelenChong]

A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is basically an organization that owns and operates real estate for income. These companies own virtually all kinds of commercial real estate, from residential apartments, commercial buildings or office spaces, hotels, shopping malls, hospitals, and timberlands. Many REITs also specialize in real estate financing. They get special tax privileges and provide investors with high yields by educating them on highly liquid methods of making lucrative real estate investments.

There are three major types of REITs –Mortgage REITs, Equity REITs, and Hybrid REITs. Equity REITs are engaged in investing in and owning properties. Rent on properties is their main source of revenues. Mortgage REITs, on the other hand, deal in ownership and investment of property mortgages. They loan money for mortgage and the generate revenues by the interest on loans. Hybrid REITs practice the investment policies of both Mortgage and Equity REITs.

 

[bradwhite]

I was not aware about the real estate investment trust facts but got good knowledege from here. Thanks..