Friday, November 14, 2008

Today's Fly Or Die Commerce Report: Equity REITs, Mortgage REITs, and Hybrid REITs

Yesterday, we discussed the basics of REITs. Today, we explore three types of REITs.

According to Investopedia, "Equity REITs: Equity REITs invest in and own properties (thus responsible for the equity or value of their real estate assets). Their revenues come principally from their properties' rents.

Mortgage REITs: Mortgage REITs deal in investment and ownership of property mortgages. These REITs loan money for mortgages to owners of real estate, or purchase existing mortgages or mortgage-backed securities. Their revenues are generated primarily by the interest that they earn on the mortgage loans.

Hybrid REITs: Hybrid REITs combine the investment strategies of equity REITs and mortgage REITs by investing in both properties and mortgages."

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