Thanks to a Congressional ruling in 1960, investors no longer have to buy and manage real estate to invest in it. Instead, they can purchase shares in a real estate investment trust, REIT for short. These special real estate stocks offer investors exposure to the diverse real estate industry through high-quality institutional properties for a fraction of the cost.
If you're considering investing in REITs (pronounced REET), here are 15 things you should know before buying your first share.
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