Real estate investment is a well-known avenue that has remained a cornerstone of American investment culture. With its tangible assets, potential for appreciation, and opportunity for cash flows, real estate can be a lucrative investment, particularly for individuals with substantial assets.

However, in today's discussion, we're delving into REITs, a distinct type of real estate investment traded on major exchanges such as the NYSE. Joined by David Auerbach, CIO of Hoya Capital and a nearly three-decade real estate expert, we'll explore various aspects of the real estate landscape:

• How do REITs operate?
• Contrasts with private real estate investments
• Different categories of REITs
• The relationship between interest rates and REITs
• Current opportunities within the REIT market

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A REIT is a security that sells like a stock on the major exchanges and invests in real estate directly, either through properties or mortgages. REITs receive special tax considerations and typically offer investors high yields, as well as a highly liquid method of investing in real estate. There are risks associated with these types of investments and include but are not limited to the following: Typically no secondary market exists for the security listed above. Potential difficulty discerning between routine interest payments and principal repayment. The redemption price of a REIT may be worth more or less than the original price paid. Value of the shares in the trust will fluctuate with the portfolio of underlying real estate. Involves risks such as refinancing in the real estate industry, interest rates, availability of mortgage funds, operating expenses, cost of insurance, lease terminations, potential economic and regulatory changes. This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation or an offer to buy the securities described herein. The offering is made only by the Prospectus.