VAN SVERIGEN PROPERTIES ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
- OVER 60 REIT STOCK POSITIONS
- VACANT LANDS
- ROOM RENTALS
- CASH AND CREDIT POSITIONS AT BANK OF AMERICA & PAYPAL
- OVER 60 REIT STOCK POSITIONS
- VACANT LANDS
- ROOM RENTALS
- CASH AND CREDIT POSITIONS AT BANK OF AMERICA & PAYPAL
REIT Stock Positions List
What are REITs?
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are companies that own, operate, or finance income-generating real estate. Modeled after mutual funds, REITs pool the capital of numerous investors. This makes it possible for individual investors to earn dividends from real estate investments—without having to buy, manage, or finance any properties themselves.
How do REITs work?
REITs typically operate in a straightforward manner. A company will establish a REIT, acquire properties with investment money, then rent, lease, or sell these properties. The income generated from these operations is then distributed to shareholders as dividends.
REITs are required by law to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders annually. They are also required to invest at least 75% of their total assets in real estate, cash or U.S. Treasuries, and derive at least 75% of their gross income from real estate.
Types of REITs
There are three types of REITs: Equity REITs, Mortgage REITs, and Hybrid REITs.
1. Equity REITs: These REITs invest in and own properties, which generates income primarily through renting and leasing space to tenants. They are responsible for the equity or value of their real estate assets.
2. Mortgage REITs (mREITs): These REITs lend money to real estate owners and operators either directly through mortgages and loans or indirectly through the acquisition of mortgage-backed securities. Their income is generated primarily from the interest earned on mortgage loans.
3. Hybrid REITs: These REITs use the investment strategies of both equity REITs and mortgage REITs, investing in both properties and mortgages.
Why Invest in REITs?
Investing in REITs offers several benefits:
1. Diversification: REITs can provide portfolio diversification because they have a low correlation with other stocks and bonds.
2. Dividends: As mentioned earlier, REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders, which can result in higher dividend yields compared to other equities.
3. Liquidity: Unlike physical real estate investments, REITs are traded on major stock exchanges, providing investors with the benefit of liquidity.
4. Transparency: REITs are regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and are required to disclose financial results and other important business factors.
5. Potential for Capital Appreciation: Over the long term, the value of properties owned by the REIT may increase, leading to higher share prices.
However, like all investments, REITs also come with risks, including interest rate sensitivity, market risk, and management risk. Therefore, it’s important to thoroughly research any REIT before investing and consider consulting with a financial advisor.
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