What are Non-Traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)? (2024)

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1. Suitability standards may vary by state, but generally require an investor to have: 1) a net worth of at least $250,000; or 2) a gross annual income of at least $70,000 and a net worth of at least $70,000.
2. A REIT is able to pass through taxes for capital gains, dividends, or interest earned to individual investors avoiding double taxation (at both the fund and investor level).
3. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Provision 11011 Section 199A – Qualified Business Income Deduction FAQs, as of Sept. 6, 2023.
4. For specific requirements, please see Internal Revenue Code Section 856.
5. A company will be disqualified as a REIT if, after the first taxable year, more than 50% of its shares is owned directly or indirectly by five or fewer individuals. For specific requirements, please see Internal Revenue Code Section 856(h).
6. For specific requirements, please see Internal Revenue Code Section 856(c).
7. The Board can decide to suspend share repurchases at any time. Redemption programs also may require that shares be redeemed at a discount, meaning investors lose part of their investment if they redeem their shares.

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What are Non-Traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)? (2024)

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What are Non-Traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)? ›

A non-traded REIT is a company that owns, operates, and/or finances primarily income-producing real estate assets. They are not traded on an open exchange and are available to investors that meet certain state-mandated suitability requirements.

What are non-traded REITs? ›

Public non-traded REITs are not listed on a public exchange; however, they are regulated by the SEC. They are illiquid investments but can be invested by retail investors. However, like private REITs, it may be difficult to redeem funds from public non-traded trusts trusts.

What is REITs in real estate? ›

What is a REIT? A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a security that trades like a stock on the major exchanges and owns—and in most cases operates—income-producing real estate or related assets.

Can you sell a non-traded REIT? ›

Because these Non-traded REITs are not listed on an exchange, their shares are illiquid, and they have substantial valuation and redemption risks as a result. Investors of non-traded REITs can typically only sell their shares after a holding period of a year and under a limited repurchase program.

Are REITs a good investment? ›

Are REITs Good Investments? Investing in REITs is a great way to diversify your portfolio outside of traditional stocks and bonds and can be attractive for their strong dividends and long-term capital appreciation.

What are the risks of a non-traded REIT? ›

Lack of liquidity

Non-traded REITs are also illiquid, which means there may not be buyers or sellers in the market available when an investor wants to transact. In many cases, non-traded REITs can't be sold for a minimum of 10 years.

What is the difference between a REIT and a non-traded REIT? ›

REITs provide diverse real estate investments, offering income and appreciation potential to retail investors. Traded REITs offer liquidity and SEC oversight suiting most investors. Non-traded REITs target accredited investors, lacking liquidity. Traded REITs suit most investors due to accessibility and liquidity.

Can you buy a house with a REIT? ›

A real estate investment trust (REIT) gives people the chance to invest in real estate even if they don't have enough cash to buy a property on their own. Residential REITs also give investors the chance to buy into real estate without having to take out a large mortgage loan.

Can I invest $1000 in a REIT? ›

While they aren't listed on stock exchanges, non-traded REITs are required to register with the SEC and are subject to more oversight than private REITs. According to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit), non-traded REITs typically require a minimum investment of $1,000 to $2,500.

Can you make money from REITs? ›

Equity REITs

Properties can generate rental income, which, after collecting fees for property management, provides income to its investors. These REITs generate income from renting real estate to tenants. After paying expenses for operation, equity REITs pay out dividends to their shareholders on a yearly basis.

Who buys non-traded REITs? ›

Shares in non-traded REITs are purchased directly, generally through a financial advisor or broker-dealer. Subscriptions can be offered at regular periods, typically monthly. Shareholders may receive periodic dividends and non-traded reits may provide a periodic redemption program.

What is the largest non-traded REIT? ›

Blackstone REIT is the largest of the nontraded REITs. Though fundraising edged lower overall in 2023, money was still accumulated in the tens of billions of dollars, and at least one record was set.

Do non-traded REITs pay dividends? ›

Allocations of dividends from Non-Traded REITs are ordinary income, capital gains, or return of capital. Part of the dividend that exceeds the REIT's taxable income and is not taxed is the return of capital distribution. Instead, the investor's cost basis in the stock is reduced by the distribution amount.

What I wish I knew before buying REITs? ›

Must Know #3 - Cheap Can Get Cheaper

Typically, REITs are priced at a small premium to their net asset value so such low valuations should provide margin of safety. But believe me when I say that cheap can get cheaper. I learned this lesson with CBL & Associates (CBL) many years ago.

Does Warren Buffett invest in REITs? ›

Does Warren Buffett invest in REITs? The short answer is yes. Berkshire Hathaway does allocate capital real estate ownership throughout REITs. Learn Warren Buffett REIT investments below.

Do REITs pay monthly? ›

REITs and stocks can both pay dividends, usually on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis. Some investments will also offer special dividends, but they're unpredictable.

How do I get out of a non-traded REIT? ›

Shares of non-traded REITs do not trade on any public exchange, and there is no way for investors to readily sell their shares. Once you're in, they are illiquid – you cannot get out, often for periods of eight or more years.

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