Question

Jeffery Davids has invested in something that acts like a mutual fund and that invests in hospitals all over the country. He knows there are federal laws that require this type of investment to distribute at least 90 percent of the income to shareholders and that requires there be at least 100 shareholders. What type of investment has Jefferson made?
a. REIT
b. Foreclosure
c. Direct investment
d. Participation certificate
e. Limited partnership

Answer 1

Answer:

Option a: REIT

Explanation:

A REIT is simply known as Real Estate Investment Trust is a firm or organization that is responsible for pooling of investor funds and thereby investing them in real estate or uses them to so as to produce both construction and mortgage loans. REITS works by enabling companies to use the combined investments of many to purchase a real estate property and it allows both small and large investors to own a share of real estate.

Types of REITs includes Equity REITs which focus on own Properties and Mortgage REITs primarily focus own Mortgage Debt. People iinvest in REITS because it provide greater diversification, potentially higher total returns and/or lower overall risk.