How to start a REIT

[Haroon]

Hello,

I am wondering, what is the best way to go about starting a REIT? I have seen some websites that give a brief overview of the REIT requirements and so on, and also I have seen websites and books that talk about REITS from an investor's perspective. Are there any books, guides, websites, etc. that tell a step-by-step process to open a REIT? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[flick_mao]

i think u start looking for some webinars about REIT... i have this site, seems cool... got lot of info and has a webinar...
http://www.renegaderealestatewarrioroftheyear...
it somewhat gave me an idea and starting point about REIT.:)

[cjm37]

I had the same problem - finding info on how to start a REIT. First, there's the recent federal legislation. Then, I found a good basic discussion done by a legal group - Darn, can't find it right now - it's 23 pages and a little outdated but I learned a lot. And, your main public library will have books and other materials that must be read in the libray. I haven't yet found the time to spend two days reading, but I fully intend to do that in a few weeks. Otherwise, you can spend $500 for the REIT Handbook from the REIT website and $50- $1,000 for assorted books and/or conferences.

[Johnny Meredith]

I have started and managed limited partnerships, and am now developing shopping centers and office buildings through an limited liability partnership. I am always selling our leased up investments in order to continue developing more properties. I am looking for a way to keep some of these projects for the income and growth through inflation etc. Question; is REIT the way to go?

[Aklush]

just ask people to hve faith in u ,ask money from them and start investing it in different types of properties and when the return comes on that property divide it with ur investors as per there share ..
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