People generalise to make sense of the world. Generalizations allow us to organize our thoughts and experiences, and to make predictions about new situations. It allows us to make decisions quickly and efficiently. However, there can be biases and inaccuracies. What we need is an approach that simplifies and yet, captures the essence. Abstracting and…More
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📖 Building wealth through REITs (3rd edition) by Bobby Jayaraman
Overview of REITs Attractiveness of REITsThe biggest attraction about REITs is that it is a very simple business to understand: raise money from investors (equity) and take a loan from banks (debt) to fund and manage properties. Here are reasons why REITs make good investments: There are some major differences of the loans a REIT…More
The Truth About REITs: They’re Not as Simple as They Seem 😈
Many investors like REITs because of their consistent dividend payout which can be 2 or 4 (half-yearly or quarterly) times a year. While the business model is simple, there are details that investors must be aware of and be careful with their implications. Similar to equities and any businesses, only a handful are high-quality where…More