When it comes to investing, one of the benefits that can keep some people in the market is the ability to collect dividends. Most companies will make these payments quarterly. A few will pay out monthly. Most monthly payers are real estate investment trusts, otherwise known as REITs. Some companies will pay only once or
3 Investments That Lead to Passive Income
June 5, 2019 by
We all dream of earning money without spending year after year tied down to jobs we hate. Passive income allows you to do just that. In a nutshell, this type of income is money that comes in on a regular basis with minimal ongoing effort or maintenance on your part. Once you make an initial
Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust merges with Colony American Homes
January 6, 2016 by
Colony Starwood Homes, a leading single-family rental real estate investment trust (REIT), today announced the completion of the merger between Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust (SWAY) and Colony American Homes
Real Estate Investing When Interest Rates Are Rising
August 7, 2015 by
Investors contemplating investing in real estate will need to decide if an improving US economy outweighs any potential temporary negative effects of a hike in interest rates. While the Federal Reserve was almost certain to raise interest rates this summer, the Greek debt crisis and the melt down of the Chinese stock market brought the
The Effects of Commercial Real Estate Investing With Rising Interest Rates
April 16, 2014 by
Both Interest rates and inflation can be expected to have an effect on commercial real estate investing for months and possibly years to come. With positive economic data spanning most of the country, the Federal Reserve announced back in December that it would back off from its bond-buying program. Ever since then, interest rates have
CrowdFunding for Real Estate Investing
April 9, 2014 by
If you’re an active real estate investor, you’re probably familiar with investing through real estate investment trusts (REITs). These sell shares in a group of real estate investments similar to mutual funds. Many investors prefer these to outright real estate ownership because their investments are more diversified. However, the two biggest drawbacks are all of
How to Invest in Real Estate In Simple Ways
January 10, 2014 by
I’ve written often about the hassles of being a landlord in the real estate business. The so called “plugged toilets in the middle of the night” hassles. Here I want to share with you a few simple ideas about how you can invest in real estate without those hassles. The biggest difference between being a
Commercial Real Estate Investment Through Real Estate Investment Trusts
October 29, 2013 by
Have you ever found yourself driving down the street and looking at different types of income producing properties while thinking to yourself, “I really wish I could own a piece of that shopping center, hospital, or apartment complex!” For most potential investors who do not possess significant capital or access to a lot of cash,
Real Estate Investing Through REITs
August 1, 2013 by
It doesn’t matter if the real estate market is heading up, down, or sideways. There are always ways to make money in real estate. One way is through professional investors, and the safest way to do this is through something known as REITs
Mainstreet Property Group Acquires 13 Assisted Living Properties
March 25, 2013 by
Mainstreet Property Group, one of the country’s largest developers of seniors housing properties, has announced their HealthLease REIT fund having acquired some 13 senior housing and care properties located in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia for $141.7 million.
