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real estate investment trust (REIT)

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A quick definition of real estate investment trust (REIT):

A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a company that invests in real estate and makes money from it. People can buy a share in a REIT and get money from the real estate investments the company makes. This is good for people who can't buy lots of different real estate on their own. REITs are also good because they don't get taxed twice like other companies. To be a REIT, a company has to follow certain rules. REITs can be sold to the public or to a small group of people.

A more thorough explanation:

A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a company that invests in real estate properties that generate income. Shareholders of a REIT receive dividends from the various real estate investments that the company makes. REITs are a popular investment option for smaller investors who cannot make diversified real estate investments on their own.

For example, if an investor wants to invest in real estate but cannot afford to buy multiple properties, they can invest in a REIT. The REIT has a diversified portfolio of real estate assets, which means that the investor does not have to purchase all the real estate assets that the REIT holds.

Another advantage of investing in a REIT is that they are not subject to double taxation like corporations. Normally, shareholders’ ownership interest in their owned corporation are taxed twice. However, if a company satisfies Internal Revenue Code (IRC) § 856, then, IRC § 857 excludes the company’s dividend distributions from the company’s taxable income.

For example, if a company qualifies as a REIT, it is not taxed on the dividends it distributes to its shareholders. This means that the shareholders receive more of the profits from the real estate investments.

REITs can be issued through a public offering or a private placement. Publicly issued REITs comply with the Securities Act of 1933, while privately issued REITs are usually done through SEC Regulation D and Rule 144A, which is generally limited to accredited investors.

For example, a private REIT may be offered to a group of accredited investors who meet certain financial requirements. This allows the REIT to raise capital without having to go through the process of a public offering.

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Was she a natural ginger or a fake ginger? You can’t always tell
Dkk
1:15
@CynicalOops: I go white people cus I am white. Hispanics cus I am hispanic. Black women, Asian women. Sub races Idk.
Dkk
1:15
@cheriebomb: Fake. Her natural hair color was blond.
1:16
A fake ginger bitch will ruin your life <3
CynicalOops
1:16
I met a ginger and i thought she was a real one and then she was fake and it shattered my world
CynicalOops
1:16
Then she moved to london
Dkk
1:16
Uhhh she kinda just ruined hers by trying to cheat on me and then some guy raped her lol.
CynicalOops
1:16
Shattered x2
Dkk
1:17
@cheriebomb: maybe though. Maybe that is true but you shouldn't be saying that to people if you want them to date you.
1:17
Why are women always moving to London? There’s nothing good there
1:17
I’m just being transparent
1:17
The heart indicates that it’s a good thing
Dkk
1:18
Okay sounds good. Yeah my cousin moved to London. Nothing there for him after 6 years and he moved back to New York.
Dkk
1:19
Great to visit, not great to stay imo.
1:19
London sucks and cyncial’s fake ginger is probably regretting it right now
1:19
So dark and rainy and I hate the way they talk
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And their sense of humor
CynicalOops
1:19
Shes was from london so im not sure
CynicalOops
1:21
Dkk i do appreciate your transparency i really understand you better
Dkk
1:21
Europe seems off to me in general. I met a lot of weird europeans in Crypto.
1:21
Oh maybe not then. But that’s your fault for dating a girl from London in the first place
Dkk
1:21
@CynicalOops: lol maybe maybe
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I always understood Dk like we developed in the womb together so this is not new to me
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Mhhh maybe
Dkk
1:29
Do I understand you?
CynicalOops
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Si señor yo entiendo
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Bueno lol
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Jajajaja
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Latina milfs are on high alert tonight
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As they should be. Nah I aint doing shit till January. Holidays I never go out drinking and eating. Gotta take advantage of the fact you can get 5.5 lbs of mussels for $20 at costco rn.
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