
REITs offer investors a way to participate in commercial real estate without directly buying or managing properties. In this episode, we explain what REITs are, how they are structured, what investors actually own and how rental income from underlying properties is distributed. The discussion also covers REITs as an alternative market-linked asset class, the role of professionally managed Grade A commercial properties and the importance of assessing the underlying portfolio before investing. Investors also learn about the benefits, costs, liquidity considerations and key factors to evaluate while considering REITs for portfolio diversification and income generation.