Before clicking "Buy," Leo looked at three key numbers to make sure the company was healthy:
Here is the story of how Leo became a virtual landlord in four simple steps. Step 1: The Discovery how to buy reits
Leo learned that REITs are companies that own, operate, or finance income-producing real estate. By law, they must pay out to shareholders as dividends. He realized he could buy shares of a REIT just like buying a stock in Apple or Google. Step 2: Choosing the "Neighborhood" Before clicking "Buy," Leo looked at three key
The buildings that house the literal internet. He realized he could buy shares of a
A month later, Leo received his first dividend notification. He hadn't picked up a hammer or dealt with a single tenant, yet he was getting paid from the rent of buildings across the country. He took a sip of his coffee and smiled—being a landlord was much easier than he thought.