For those investors who like the idea of the possible large rewards available in real estate investment, a REIT offers a way to get in on the action without having to deal with many of the headaches. Simply investing in the REIT allows the investor to avoid some of the risks inherent in real estate investment, such as tenants, taxes, foreclosures, and legal liability.

Real Estate Investment Trusts are simply corporations, publicly or privately held, who operate, own or finance income producing real estate. As a corporation, REITs are required to return 90% of taxable income to its investors.

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