You may or may not know that REITs (real-estate investment trusts) that invest in all sorts of commercial real estate, have been a favorite of investors for years. Why are REITs a favorite? There are a few reasons why. Get used to volatility REITs can definitely play it hot and cold, and they aren’t a […]
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Advantages in Owning an Investment Property
There are many reasons that real estate is such a prestigious industry to get into. It could be that some people get a thrill from auctions or negotiating, or some enjoy the satisfaction of seeing a rundown home turn into the best-looking house on the block, or some love seeing their retirement funds grow. Whatever […]
How to Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in a Real Estate Investment Trust
A real estate investment trust is a company that owns or finances real estate. A REIT will invest in rental properties (known as equity REITs), or finance the mortgages (known as mREITs), or both. If you know how a mutual fund works, REITs operate similarly. Investors pool their money to build enough capital to fund […]
Understanding Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Get a better understanding of what REITs are and how you can incorporate them into your trading or investing strategy. What are REITs? A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a security that trades like a stock on the major exchanges and owns—and in most cases operates—income-producing real estate or related assets. Many REITs are […]
How to Find, Screen, and Select Quality Tenants
Finding tenants who pay rent on time and take care of your property is the key to making money on your rental. In this article, we’ll provide step-by-step advice to help you find, screen, and select quality tenants. Find Tenants If you have an upcoming vacancy, then you’re likely worried about how to find […]
A Real Estate Investment Resource you Haven’t Yet Tapped
Real estate is one of the most popular alternative assets when an investor wants to shy away from the traditional avenues like bonds and stocks. Regardless of its popularity, it’s not necessarily accessible to everyone, namely because the amount needed up front is steep. What more and more retirement savers are discovering is that with […]
The Main Six Self-Directed IRA Real Estate Rules
It needs to be stated that there are definitely more self-directed IRA real estate rules to follow. These are just a handful of rules to get you started on thinking about real estate. Is it right for you? Do you suppose you can easily follow these rules? Keep it separate You and your IRA have […]