Real Estate Investing Glossary
REIT
A real estate investment trust, or REIT, is a company that owns or finances income-producing real estate and sells shares to investors.
A real estate investment trust, or REIT, is a company that owns or finances income-producing real estate and sells shares to investors.
Why it matters to a Las Vegas investor
A REIT lets investors hold real estate through shares, without buying or managing property directly. Our article compares REITs with direct ownership of Las Vegas rentals.
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Questions about REIT
How is a REIT different from owning a rental?
A REIT owner holds shares and has no control over individual properties. A rental owner holds the property directly.
Do REIT shares trade like stocks?
Many do trade on exchanges, but some REITs are not publicly traded.