Investing in Real Estate Through an REIT – Is It Right for You?

Ketan Patel April 24, 2018

An REIT, or Real Estate Investment Trust, is a company that facilitates investment in income-producing real estate. REITs are an industry-standard investing in real estate channels and must meet certain guidelines to operate as a REIT. Because of the offered stability, a track record of high payouts, and potential for growth associated with REITs, they are one of the most popular classes of stock today. REITs operate by the pooling...

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Leverage : A Double-Edged Sword

Ketan Patel April 12, 2018

Leverage is one of the key factors that makes real estate investing an appealing option for many investors. Leverage, simply put, is defined as using borrowed capital debt or equity) to purchase an investment. When properly executed, leverage will increase the potential return on your investment. Unfortunately, there are many risks associated with leverage, many of which are common pitfalls that investors make that lead to a serious loss in equity. Understanding these...

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