Key Takeaways Using REITs to invest in real estate can diversify your portfolio, but not all REITs are created equal. Some REITs invest directly in properties, earning rental income and.

Written by CFI Team Published March 9, 2020 Updated March 10, 2023 What is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)? A real estate investment trust (REIT) is an investment fund or security that invests in income-generating real estate properties.

A REIT (pronounced REET), or real estate investment trust, is an entity that holds a portfolio of commercial real estate or real estate loans. Congress created REITs in 1960 to provide all.