SEC Educates Investors about Non-Traded REITs

The Office of Investor Education and Advocacy provided information for investors about non-traded REITs. In the bulletin, a real estate investment trust ("REIT") is defined as a company that owns and typically operates income-producing real estate or real estate-related assets. Most REITs specialize in a single type of real estate, such as apartment communities.

The bulletin includes a list of risks to consider before investing in REITs, such as a lack of liquidity and high fees. It also includes a comparison chart of REIT types.