real estate management: Residential Real Estate Investment Trusts - 06/02/09 03:48 AM
If you are looking into the world of investing for where best to put your investment money, you may have noticed that there are a lot of options out there. For many people the only wise investing choice is to put their money into real estate. If you are one of those people, you still have a lot of decisions to make.
 
Many people look at REITs as the solution to their real estate investing. After all, REITs are not just a single share in a stock that is real estate related, but rather a portion of a whole portfolio … (0 comments)

real estate management: REITS: The Facts Behind Real Estate Investment Trusts - 06/02/09 03:21 AM
How much do you know about the various types of investment options that you are putting your money into? A lot of people do some research into the investment paths they are using, but when it comes to really understanding those investments, and where they came from, they may not understand them completely.
 
One type of investment that is getting talked about more and more these days, but may have a misunderstood history is real estate investment trusts, which are also known as REITs.
 
REITs are investments that have a number of real estate interests inside of them. In … (0 comments)

real estate management: Online Broker: Real Estate Investment Trusts - 05/17/09 09:43 AM
When you think about investing in real estate investment trusts and real estate mutual funds, why do you think it would be a good idea to invest? Most people think of investing as just a way to hopefully make some money on the side. They put a few dollars in here and there hoping to get some extra spending cash. But these people are not seeing the big picture.
 
Instead, they should be looking beyond the hope to make a few dollars and see their investments as a way to have money they may need in the future. Here are … (0 comments)

real estate management: Educating yourself on REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds - 05/17/09 09:21 AM
No matter what investment market you are considering getting into there is one thing that differentiates those that make money from those who lose it, being educated. Think about it. Who is going to know when to buy and sell to make the most profit or avoid a major loss? Someone who has been watching the market and knows what is happening will know what may be coming and how to prepare for that eventuality.  So, if you want to be a successful real estate investment trust investor or are interested in real estate mutual funds, it's time to start doing … (0 comments)

real estate management: Real Estate Stock Investors Meet with Expert to Discuss REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds - 04/19/09 05:07 AM
Investors at all levels, from newbie to experienced, invest in real estate mutual funds
 
Detroit, MI - At a recent real estate investors' meeting, Earl E. Bird, III, introduced REITs and real estate mutual funds to the group.  A small group was eager to learn more as they gathered at the back of the room to study the REITBuyer.com website.  They over stayed their visit to the point that the hotel management had to ask them to leave. 
 
Earl agreed to meet for lunch and discuss REITs some more and to answer any questions the investors might have.  They … (0 comments)

real estate management: Roth IRA: REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds Investing – Compounding Your Retirement - 04/19/09 04:38 AM
If you work for yourself, you may be trying to put a little money away here and there to make sure you have some money down the road when you retire. But just putting money in a savings account may not bring enough of a return to have the money you need when you are ready to retire. Instead you need to look for a way to make your money grow from now until you are ready to retire so you have a nice little nest egg waiting for you.
 
This is when you want to set yourself up with … (0 comments)

real estate management: REIT and Real Estate Mutual Funds Profile – Commonwealth Real Estate Securities - 04/19/09 04:17 AM
As you consider your real estate mutual fund and REIT investments, it is important to take a closer look at many of the offerings out there. This article will focus on Commonwealth Real Estate Securities (CNREX).
 
Fund Profile
  
Commonwealth Real Estate Securities holds 13.2 million dollars in assets that are focused in the service and manufacturing industries. The minimum investment to buy into Commonwealth Real Estate Securities is $200.00. The fund is comprised of 57 stocks and 5 bonds.
  
Fund Performance and Ratings
  
Commonwealth Real Estate Securities is moving up in the rankings. It has recently been … (0 comments)

real estate management: Online Brokers Threatened by the Competition as REITBuyer.com Announces the Grand Opening of their Online Brokerage for Real Estate Stock Investors - 04/17/09 10:25 AM
Real Estate Investors discover a new way to invest in real estate while avoiding the liability exposure of property ownership and the pressure of property management
 
Detroit, MI - REIT expert, Earl E. Bird, III, recently spoke to a group of investors at a local real estate investors' association meeting.  He explained what REITs are and the benefits of investing in REITs as he announced the grand opening of the REITBuyer.com.
 
Though the website contains a wealth of educational material several of the investors requested a follow up meeting with Earl to talk more.  Earl agreed and they met … (0 comments)

real estate management: Retirement Fund: Real Estate as a Liquid Investment - REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds - 04/14/09 07:58 AM
Have you ever thought you would love to be able to invest in real estate, but you don't want to be tied down by property and paperwork? Perhaps you love real estate but would much prefer to have the liquidity of stocks, bonds and other stock market investments instead. Well now you can have the best of both worlds by investing in REITs and real estate mutual funds.
 
REITs are real estate investment trusts. REITs and mutual funds work in pretty much the same manner. Each is a portfolio of shares in real estate and real estate associated companies. By … (0 comments)

real estate management: Stock Market Investing: REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds Investing - Goal Setting - 04/14/09 07:23 AM
Before you purchase any stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other stock market offerings you should always know why you are buying them and what you hope to get from your investment. Investing is like anything else in life. It relies on goal setting and creating a path to that goal.
 
When it comes to investing in real estate, you need to know why you are purchasing REITs or real estate mutual funds and what you are hoping you will be able to get out of those investments in the long term.
 
As you start your investment planning, think about … (0 comments)

real estate management: Online Stock Trades: Investing in Assets – REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds - 04/01/09 05:34 AM
When you are looking at the investment arena out there and wondering just where you should be putting your money, you are confronted by a number of options. Do you want to put your money into stocks? Bonds? Mutual funds? Commodities? Or any of the other items that are being traded on the stock market?
 
One of the hottest areas for investing these days is real estate. Real estate mutual funds and real estate investment trusts (REITs) are growing in popularity for a couple of reasons.
 
The first thing that is drawing people to REITs and real estate mutual … (0 comments)

real estate management: Online Stock Trading: REIT and Real Estate Mutual Funds Profile – Aim Real Estate R - 04/01/09 05:18 AM
As you consider your real estate mutual fund and REIT investments, it is important to take a closer look at many of the offerings out there. This article will focus on Aim Real Estate R (RGREX).
 
Fund Profile
  
Aim Real Estate R is a member of the Invesco Aim family of funds that is comprised of 42 stock and 9 bond holdings.
  
Fund Performance and Ratings
  
Aim Real Estate R has received a 4-star rating from the Morningstar financial group. It is ranked as a below average risk and an above average return investment.
  
Where … (0 comments)

 

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