'Co-Buying' Is Surging -- and Making Housing More Affordable This story was originally published by Next City. It is part of the Broke in Philly collaborative of more than 20 news organizations reporting on solutions to poverty and the city’s push towards economic mobility. Follow at @BrokeInPhilly. Sitting around a large conference table at an Elevated Title office in South Denver, Ellie Adelman and Jaser Alsharhan are ready to finalize their purchase of a house. It’s the first time either has bought property, and they’re visibly excited, each poised with a pen to begin signing documents. The two have been roommates since 2018, first in a big house with six other people, and then renting a three-bedroom apartment together for the last two years. Adelman and Alsharhan are part of a growing co-buying trend, where two or more unrelated, unmarried people are increasingly purchasing property together. “Traditionally speaking, people think I need my own space and my own property and my own thing. Become a sustaining member today! Join Co-buying power
5 Types of REITs and How to Invest in Them Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are a key consideration when constructing any equity or fixed-income portfolio. They can provide added diversification, potentially higher total returns, and/or lower overall risk. In short, their ability to generate dividend income along with capital appreciation makes them an excellent counterbalance to stocks, bonds, and cash. REIT investing involves real estate investment trusts. REITs own and/or manage income-producing commercial real estate, whether it's the properties themselves or the mortgages on those properties.1 Where REIT investing is concerned, you can invest in the companies individually, through an exchange-traded fund, or with a mutual fund. Here we look at a few of the main categories of REITS and their historical returns. 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 management fees. 1. 2. 3. 4.