Types of REITs

As we have discussed in the Introduction to REIT, REIT’s invest in Real Estate either directly or somewhat indirectly. There are three main types of REIT’s. Equity REITs Equity REIT’s invest directly in Real Estate and own and manage the properties and therefore are responsible for the properties’ asset value. Their revenues come primarily from [...]

Introduction to REITs

A REIT, or Real Estate Investment Trust, is a tax designation for a corporation investing in Real Estate. Investing in real estate is often very complex and should not be taken on alone for first time. Consider a cheap, well-managed REIT for your commercial real estate exposure. This tax designation reduces or eliminates corporate income [...]

100 Tallest Buildings

This list is accurate as of January 2012 and is calculated using CTBUH standards. This means spires and other permanent architectural features are included in the height, but antennas are not. # Name City m ft Floors Date 1 Burj Khalifa Dubai (AE) 828 2717 163 2010 2 Taipei 101 Taipei (TW) 508 1667 101 2004 3 [...]

Skyscraper Dampers

Seismic activity occurs every day all around the earth. With the growing number of mega structures, it is necessary to have protection. This protection is not just for the sake of saving a couple billion dollars to rebuild or repair a structure, but also serves to save human lives. The method of protection emphasized here [...]

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