Question: [REITs] Go to the Web site of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) at https://www.nareit.org. Click on ‘‘Investing in REITs'' on the left-hand side of the page and then ‘‘The REIT Story'' under ‘‘Learn About REITs.'' Based on information contained in the article, answer the following questions:
a. What is a REIT? Be specific about any important criteria.
b. What are the three main types or categories of REITs? Approximately how many publicly traded REITs are there?
c. What are two main perceived benefits of investing in REIT shares?