Property Ownership
What is a 'real estate investment trust' (REIT) in Delaware?
AA private trust for individual real estate investors
BA publicly traded or non-traded company that owns income-producing real estate and distributes most of its income to shareholders, qualifying for special tax treatment✓ Correct
CA government-sponsored investment trust for affordable housing
DA trust limited to commercial real estate investments only
Explanation
A REIT is a company that owns income-producing real estate (or mortgages) and distributes at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders. REITs trade like stocks and provide small investors with access to diversified real estate portfolios with REIT-specific tax benefits.
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