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    An Introduction to Real Estate Investment Trusts  

    CATEGORY: Taxation
    COURSE ID: CLRT01, VERSION 7.00
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    1 CPE Credits
    Level: Basic

    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are a vehicle to make an investment in real estate attainable for the general investing public. REITs are a tax-efficient vehicle to invest in United States real property. The rules for REITs are quite complex and unique. This course provides an overview of Real Estate Investment Trusts geared toward people who are new to REITS. It provides a high-level definition and overview of the organizational requirements, income and asset tests, and distribution requirements that are key to the structure of REITs. This course provides a foundation on which a robust, deeper understanding of REITs can be built.

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