Why REITs are an optimal route to invest in real estate

REITs give you the benefits of commercial real estate investing without its headaches 

Srikanth Subramanian
Why REITs are an optimal route to invest in real estate

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Indians have an affinity for investing in real estate. Most Indians even aspire to buy a second home and sometimes even a third. While these additional homes are considered as investments, are they the best way to take exposure to real estate. Consider this. A residential property gives a rental yield of 1.5-3 percent while a commercial property yields between 6-8 percent. Residential real estate is often in oversupply but commercial real estate is limited. Based on yield alone, it...