The company-built Methodist church became todayâs Margaret Church of Christ, a neat little white chapel on County Road 12 near the town park. A pianist at this old church, Lou Betts, later married U.S. Congressman Tom Bevill.
REITs, or real estate investment trusts, are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate in a range of property sectors. These companies have to meet a number of requirements to qualify as REITs.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Real Estate Investment Trusts, commonly referred to as REITs, are special types of corporations that are federally obligated to invest only in real estate. As long as REITs pay out at least 90% of their earnings in the form of dividends, the companies are not required to pay income taxes. Generally, REITs can be divided into two categories: equity (which own physical properties) and mortgage (which invest in mortgages). If youâre looking to invest in REITs, another great way is through REIT exchange-traded funds (ETFs). REIT ETFs offer a diversified basket of REIT holdings.