013 - REITs Invest In Real Estate Without The Headaches Of Physical Ownership Or Tenants

There's a way to invest in real estate without getting loans, doing any repairs, or hassling tenants for rent payments. The stock market allows you to buy companies that do it all for you while you sit on the sidelines and collect income. REITs pay big dividends and might even have higher ROI than physical real estate. That's why we consider them to be an essential asset for your income generating portfolio. Make sure you tune in to the end for Tim's assessment of a good portfolio allocation. Here are the good REIT tickers we mention in this episode.  PSA public storage 4.5%STAG 4.3%WPC* W.P. Carey 7.8%AMT American Tower 4.0%UNIT infrastructure for communication 13.1%SPG* Simon Property Group restaurants, theater, utilities Stores 7%O realty income 6.2%EXR extra storage space 2%FPI Farmland partners 2.34%CCI crown castle 6.8%EPR entertainment 7.9%IRM Data storage 4.3%UICI Largest landlord on Vegas strip 5.6%PLD warehouse/industrial 3.1%ADC 5.3%ABR* 11.3%Drop your comments or questions for this episode on one of our posts.   FacebookYouTubeBlogIf you're looking for a more detailed summary of this episode, click here.We're trying to grow. Help us reach others who want to learn to invest with confidence. Spread the word and leave a review to help us rank in search. We appreciate your support!      Questions? Email Tim at [email protected] Want FREE weekly market updates, Tim's top 10 dividend picks, and our portfolio updates delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to our email list. Stay connected. Follow us on social! **DISCLAIMER**Ticker metrics change as markets and companies change, so always do your own research. The content in this podcast is based on personal experience and is for educational purposes, not financial advice. See full disclaimer here. Episode music was created using Loudly.