real estate investing: Comparing REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds - 03/22/09 05:21 AM
As you are considering what stocks, bonds, mutual funds, REITs and other commodities from the stock market to put into your investment portfolio, you may well be wondering how you can narrow down which will be the best investments for your future. Finding the answer to this question is as easy as any of the sporting playoffs that you see on TV. Here's how to do it.
 
First, just like in sports, you need to select the investment field you are going to be playing in. This can be decided by reading around. What many people are finding these days … (0 comments)

real estate investing: REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds Profile – Aim Real Estate B - 03/22/09 05:13 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 B (AARBX).
 
Fund Profile
Aim Real Estate B is a member of the Invesco Aim family of funds. The focus of this fund is to purchase stocks of real estate companies and those companies that are real estate related and grow capitol for investors.
 
Fund Performance and Ratings
 
With a five-star Morningstar rating, Aim Real Estate B is a heavy hitter in the real … (0 comments)

real estate investing: Understanding REITs - How Real Estate Mutual Funds Work - 03/22/09 05:05 AM
If you are new to the world of investing, you probably have a lot of questions about how it all works. What's the difference between stocks, bonds, and mutual funds? What really is happening in the stock market and which investments are the wise ones to make? Here's a look at the smart side of investing as well as a deeper look into the world of real estate mutual funds.
 
First, it is wise to understand what real estate mutual funds are. Real estate mutual funds are essentially portfolios where shares of a variety of stocks and bonds are purchased … (0 comments)

real estate investing: Real Estate Investors Meet to Brainstorm the Problems in our Economy and the Possible Solution to Make a Profit in Real Estate Today - 03/22/09 04:42 AM
The discussion revolves around REITs, Real Estate Investment Trusts, as a way to see consistent returns while investing in real estate
 
Detroit, MI - The question is, ‘how can one invest in real estate and make a profit today?'  As with most investments, the answer is to wait; investing is a long-term endeavor as the market can be up or down.  Earl E. Bird, III, spokesperson for REITbuyer.com recently attended a brainstorming meeting with real estate investors; some were considering pulling out of real estate and investing elsewhere. 
 
Earl Bird is confident that he has the solution.  Earl said, … (1 comments)

real estate investing: Online Trading and Stock Market Research Reveals the Liquidity of Investing in REITs - Real Estate Investment Trusts - 03/19/09 01:15 AM
The difference between real estate investing and real estate purchasing is the liquidity of your money, just in case you need it
 
Detroit, MI - Earl E. Bird, III, spokes person for the REITbuyer.com, has cooperated in many interviews during the last couple of months.  In his most recent interview, he was asked about the liquidity of REITs investments and the length of time one's money is tied up. 
 
Earl said, "In real estate purchasing, you are buying properties, committing to a long-term investment, mortgage or other financing terms and assuming responsibility for the upkeep of the properties.  When … (0 comments)

real estate investing: Discussing the Pros and Cons of Investing in REITs – Real Estate Investment Trusts - To be Honest, their are no Bad Points - 03/19/09 01:12 AM
REITs are an avenue of investment that many people have heard of, but not taken the time to research
 
Detroit, MI - A REIT is generally a property management investment where an investor funds a property management company who handles the asset and pays out dividends from the profit.  Earl E. Bird, III, representative of the REITbuyer.com explains, "One may purchase shares in commercial REITs, like a shopping center or strip mall, or residential REITs like housing developments, apartments or condominiums.  As tenants move in and lease those spaces, the REIT makes a profit and pays dividends to the investor."
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real estate investing: Commercial Real Estate and Income Producing Property are Stable Investments in Today’s Economy - 03/15/09 09:05 AM
It's true that real estate sales have plummeted; economists believe this is only temporary; however, there is another way to invest and make a profit
 
Detroit, MI - If you have watching the stock market and mutual funds, you may think you need to steer clear.  Stocks have plummeted; many companies have been completely wiped off the map along with all the investment funds with them.  The solution is to diversify your portfolio, investing some money in real estate.
 
Earl E. Bird, III, investment advisor and spokes person for the REITbuyer.com recently spoke up at an investor's meeting.   Earl … (0 comments)

real estate investing: Online Stock Traders Invest in Real Estate Stock and Own a Piece of America - 03/15/09 08:55 AM
Real Estate Investors can enjoy profits derived from residential real estate and commercial real estate without the risk faced typical real estate developers
 
Detroit, MI -- If you have been watching all the shifts in the investing markets, you may be a little worried about putting your money into any of them right now. Things have been falling and falling, how do you know where it will be safe to put your cash?
 
Earl E. Bird, III, spokes person for the ReitBuyer.com said "Perhaps it's time to look at some of the other investing options out there like real … (1 comments)

real estate investing: REIT Buyers are at the Head of the Real Estate Investing Pack - 03/15/09 08:53 AM
In the world of investing there are two kinds of people, those who make money and see a profit and those that don't; everyone wants to be a part of the first group
 
Detroit, MI - Those who do well in investing understand the importance of research and education.  Earl E. Bird, III is an authority in REITs, Real Estate Investment Trusts and Real Estate Mutual Funds.  As the spokesperson for the new ReitBuyer.com online trading company, Earl believes that one way to learn is to surround yourself by others who are succeeding.  Earl said, "Take a few lessons from … (0 comments)

real estate investing: Researching REITs: Investing in Real Estate Today - 03/15/09 08:40 AM
Many people are always wishing they could be 'lucky'. They desperately want a way to be able to know the right time and place to put their money to see great profits. What they don't understand is investing is nothing like the luck of winning a lottery or hitting the jackpot on a Vegas slot machine. Luck takes a lot more work than that.
 
"I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity."
 
- Oprah Winfrey
 
This one quote may be the best example of how investors can 'get lucky' it's not about just a stroke of luck hitting, … (0 comments)

real estate investing: Real Estate Mutual Funds: Online Real Estate Purchases Made Easy - 03/15/09 08:28 AM
If you are new to the world of investing, it may be quite the scary world to get into.
 
Let's start by looking at the media hype. Those who are new to investing generally only have a couple of sources for their information - the newspaper, TV and Internet. Reading any of the stories about investing lately is more like reading the obituary page than anything else, quite depressing. It may have you even thinking that you should just put your money in a piggy bank and avoid investing altogether.
 
But, there is another option. If you understand the … (0 comments)

real estate investing: Stock Market: Are REITs a Good Investment? - 03/15/09 08:21 AM
We hear this question a lot. Part of the reason we're hearing it may be because of the tough patch the economy has had lately. Another part of the problem may be because people are just not sure of what they are and why they should buy into them. Here's a quick look at both of these topics.
 
What is a REIT? A REIT is a real estate investment trust. This is essentially a fund that supports real estate construction or real estate management. Basically, if you purchase shares in a REIT, that money will go into a pot that … (2 comments)

real estate investing: The Internet – Your Best Friend in Real Estate Investing and Stock Trading - 03/15/09 08:12 AM
Are you still of the old fashioned school where you think the best way to invest in stocks, REITs, bonds or mutual funds is to call your broker and ask him to make a buy for you? Why is that? By now, you should have realized that we have come a long way and the Internet is a way that you can take on these investments for yourself.
 
Many people are reluctant to take their own investing into their hands through the Internet. Their reasons vary from thinking they don't know enough about their specialty market to that they can't … (0 comments)

real estate investing: About REITs: Information for Online Stock Traders - 03/12/09 11:31 PM
you have been thinking about purchasing a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust), make sure you know what you are getting into before you make the purchase. A lot of people read up a bit on the various investments they are considering and then make purchases because they like the way something sounds.
 
With stock, bond and mutual fund purchases this may be a normal thing, but when you are doing real estate investing you should do more research, and it's easy.
 
Location Location Location
 
The first thing you should get to know when you are considering a REIT … (1 comments)

real estate investing: REITs: Eco Friendly Real Estate Investing - 03/12/09 11:28 PM
There are a lot of people who well understand the importance of taking a note of the carbon footprint they are leaving on the planet these days. Some of these same people would love to be members of the investment market, but worry about the impact they may be having on the planet, especially if they are thinking of investing in real estate.
 
Believe it or not you can make money investing in real estate and still be green. You just have to know how to do it and where to look.
 
These days many real estate investors are … (0 comments)

real estate investing: Real Estate Stock Market: Getting to Know Two Kinds Of REITs - 03/08/09 09:54 AM
By now, you may have heard of REITs. If not, this stands for real estate investment trusts. These are essentially funds that you can purchase shares of to build, buy or manage real estate holdings. Annually, the bulk of the profits from the real estate holdings are used to send dividends to the shareholders.
 
Generally there are two kinds of REITs - Property Owning and Mortgage.
 
Many of the most popular REITs fit into the first category - property owning. These are REITs that use their funding to purchase properties and then make a profit from those properties that … (0 comments)

real estate investing: Online Stock Trading: REITs – Buy Now, Sell High - 03/08/09 09:45 AM
With so many people panicking after this past year's investment woes, there are some great deals to be had in the investment world. One of the best ones out there is in the real estate arena.
 
A lot of people are reluctant to put out any type of money into investments right now, thinking that since it's a bad time, things must be getting ready to get worse and worse. Well in real estate, this is not possible.
 
Think about this for a minute. Unless it is going to sink into the ocean or completely disappear into a black … (0 comments)

real estate investing: Real Estate Investment Trust – Building Your Bank Account - 03/08/09 09:36 AM
Have you ever wished that you could just make the right investments to the point where you could sit back and watch them grow? Perhaps you are not doing the right things with your money.
 
Many people who are looking for a long-term way to see constant increases on their investments choose to look into the REIT market as a way of seeing their money go further.
 
REITs are real estate investment trusts. In many cases, investors purchase REITs then sit back and let the monthly dividend check come in. From time to time they are able to purchase … (0 comments)

real estate investing: Stock Market Tips: Some REIT Markets are Stronger than Others - 03/08/09 09:26 AM
If you are worried about the state of the economy and what you should do with your investing dollars, you may be able to take a little bit of solace in knowing that things are not always as bad as they seem. Perhaps you just need to look at them differently.
 
Let's look at real estate investing. Many people like the idea of REITs or real estate investment trusts because they know real estate is always a sound investment. After all, the worst-case scenario is a piece of property loses a little value, but it will never become worthless and … (1 comments)

real estate investing: The Newly Launched Website, ReitBuyer.com offers Opportunity to Online-Real Estate Stock Traders - 03/08/09 09:05 AM
Don't run away from REITs just yet; educate yourself; learn how to invest in real estate trusts and real estate mutual funds
 
Detroit, MI -- 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.
 
While it is true that the market as well as real estate investments have been through a hard time over the past year, Earl E Bird, III, spokesperson for the ReitBuyer.com site believes there is always a silver lining to the clouds in the sky.
 
Earl … (0 comments)

 

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