One of the benefits often cited for why a company might use debt to finance its operations is that the interest payments are tax-deductible. But for REITs such as Realty Income Corp. (O -1.65%), these companies already have a tax protection status. So what is the benefit of taking on debt in that situation?
In this segment from Monday's Where the Money Is, Motley Fool financial analysts David Hanson and Matt Koppenheffer look at the world of REITs, and discuss why using reasonable debt can be a very beneficial thing for both a company and its equity holders.
