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For the first half of 2022, the S&P 500 fell 20.6%, its worst showing since 1970. The U.S. inflation rate for June was 9.1%. Economists are looking for it to go even higher in the months ahead.  At the end of July, the Federal Reserve hiked its Fed Funds rate 75 basis points, the second...

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are a favorite among investors that enjoy the passive dividend income. These companies typically have predictable cash flow and consistent distributions, making them a great way for long-term investors to compound their returns. The REITs that get the most...

It’s no secret that inflation is breaking record 40-year highs, as it just hit 8.5%. High inflation and other factors have led to an inverted yield curve in March 2022. With an inverted yield curve, short-term Treasury bonds have higher interest rates than long-term ones, which normally isn...

Real estate may have benefited from the long stretch of historically low interest rates more than any other sector. Cheap debt has a direct impact on cash flow, which means more capital to grow and more cash to distribute to shareholders. REITs performed especially well because of low interest...

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are an excellent option for investors to benefit from the stability and cash flow that real estate offers without taking on the major capital commitments or property management responsibilities required with traditional property investments.  One drawback...

While the options for non-accredited investors to invest in real estate crowdfunding have been limited in the past, a few crowdfunding platforms are opening up real estate investing to virtually anyone. Keep reading to find out which options are available and what the best platforms are for real...

Purchasing an office building that houses the headquarters of a national restaurant chain as large as Panera Bread is likely out of reach for most retail investors. However, crowdfunding has made it possible for the average investor to participate in a variety of institutional quality real...

There’s little argument that commercial real estate is a great asset class to add to an investment portfolio. It provides strong potential returns and has little correlation with the stock market, making it a smart way to hedge against inflation and economic downturn.  The main problem...

The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are a popular option for income-seeking investors, especially in today’s low-interest-rate...

The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Crowdfunding has opened up real estate investing to passive investors who don’t want to invest the time and energy needed to manage...

The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are a popular option for income-seeking investors, especially in today’s low-interest-rate...