REITs -- What Percentage?

[EricL]

(02-11-2014, 03:05 PM)Dividend Watcher Wrote:

(02-11-2014, 09:23 AM)hendi_alex Wrote: Just be sure to remember that in general [yield equals risk]. ... etc.

Alex, first off, it's nice to see you back posting again.

Thank you so much for this post. I still have a problem wrapping my arms around these business structures. Equity REITs are the only thing I am the least bit comfortable with and own a small stake in O.

I keep thinking that if I were going to get rich off of these high yields, why doesn't Buffett, et. al. own big chunks of them?

Once I can come with with intelligent questions, I hope you don't mind me asking for more information.

I agree, I wouldn't touch mortgage REIT's with a 10' pole. At least with equity REIT's you know they own physical property that are occupied by tenants that pay rent. Much less risk and easier to understand than the other.