One of the more common myths about real estate investing is that for the average investor, it’s largely lopsided in the way potential investors view their options in the real estate market. While real estate is the world’s largest asset class, most novice investors, who make up the majority of the real estate investing class, …
The Three Different Property Categories in Real Estate Investing Read More »
As we’ve highlighted before, real estate is by far the biggest asset class in the world. A short time back, there was a relaxation in investment norms and real estate investment trusts by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Real estate investment companies directly impacted praised SEBI’s initiative (Nandy, MINT). Specifically, they were …
Liquidity for India’s REIT Market to Improve Based on Revised SEBI Norms Read More »
One of the most notable investment opportunities available to investors looking to enter the real estate market is a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust). A REIT is a publicly traded company that owns, operates, or finances income-producing properties and real estate investors are able to purchase shares in them (Ranchers, Investopedia). This contrasts to direct …
A REIG (Real Estate Investment Group) is a group of private investors who invest almost exclusively in real estate by pooling money, knowledge, and/or time to acquire properties that generate income (Brummer, Millionacres). Investment strategies for REIGs will differ based on each group’s specific strengths. A REIG is not a real estate investment trust (REIT) …
When reading about real estate investing, often times investors think of active real estate investors, who are essentially landlords. There are also both direct and indirect passive real estate investors. Passive real estate investing is investing in real estate without substantial hands-on effort or active participation from the investor. They invest through syndications, online crowdfunding, …