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This Guide to Buying REITs in a Roth IRA will provide potential investors with insight about real estate investment trusts (REITs), Roth IRAs and why the two go so well together. Read to learn why Roth IRAs are an ideal place to hold REIT investments. Both REITs and Roth IRAs can be useful if they are understood properly by investors.…

REITs vs. Stocks: Everything You Need to Know offers a comparison between two popular investments. REITs and stocks are a sensitive topic of debate as investors ponder which investment is better. Continue reading to learn the similarities and differences among real estate investment trusts (REITs) and stocks, as well as which investment offers better returns.   REITs vs. Stocks: The…

Understanding and Evaluating REITs: Funds From Operations offer important information for how best to evaluate the performance of real estate investment trusts (REITs). Potential REIT investors must be careful when doing research to ensure that they use the most accurate financial metrics. Missteps can be costly.    Understanding and Evaluating REITs: An Introduction  A REIT is a company that owns,…

The Difference Between REITs and Direct Real Estate Investing Offers important information regarding ways to add real estate to one’s portfolio.  Real estate can be a smart addition to any investment portfolio. Real estate provides great diversification, as it is a distinct asset class which does not have a strong correlation with other industries within the stock market. The two…

A Guide to REIT Taxation offers a comprehensive explanation of what potential real estate investment trust (REIT) investors can expect to face with regard to tax obligations.    A Guide to REIT Taxation: Understanding REITs What is a REIT? A REIT is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-producing real estate. There are a wide range of property types…