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My soft introduction to real estate
REITs give you a taste of the real estate life before jumping in. Once you get your hands on some physical property in your name, you can have the best of both worlds.
Let’s Breakdown REITs
REITs are real estate investment trusts. They function similarly to stocks, and this investment is usually for a long-term goal.
Here’s how it works in my terms:
You throw your money into a pot that other people also throw their money in. The pot of money buys properties, including apartment complexes, neighborhoods, townhomes, other rental properties, and commercial buildings (i.e., warehouses).
Properties get added to your portfolio frequently or infrequently, depending on your investment goals and the provider you choose to get into real estate investing. I get new properties added to my portfolio a few times a month, ranging from commercial to private.
There are two modes of value increases: appreciation and dividends. You get to benefit from both.
That’s the cool part of REITs, you can get invested in anything and everything and that pool of money keeps growing over time. The longer, the better. Isn’t that how real estate always works? It always increases in value over time. It’s the most constantly elevating investment.
Lessons Learned:
Invest in stocks and crypto, but also real estate. If you can’t get into physical real estate, then get into REITs.
REITs offer you the opportunity to get into a commercial property. I got invested with my first commercial property earlier this year, and I was elated. Most people only get involved with homes or apartment complexes. REITs can get you into all spaces of real estate.
Leave the money you invest alone. When you put your money in REITs, act like it’s gone forever. Let it sit, grow, and flourish. That’s the best way to handle investments anyway.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.