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REIT Buyer Interview in New York City – REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds
In the face of the current economic climate, many people believe that anything related to real estate, the stock market and investing in general is poisoned water
 
New York City, NY - REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds are an alternative way of investing in real estate.  While it is true that the stock market and real estate investments have been through a hard time over the past year, there is a silver lining.
 
Earl E. Bird, III, spokesperson for REIT Buyer.com an online service for people to invest in real estate, was recently interviewed.  He discussed the real estate market and how investing in REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) is a good opportunity to invest in real estate without the liability exposure and head aches of being a landlord. 
 
Earl said, "While it is true that REITs had a rough year, there are still some of them out there that are getting a good return on their money. Look for preferred funds and take a close look at their track record. While they may not be making big double-digit gains right now, they are moving in a positive direction and some are also doing better than any ... more

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