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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Invest in real estate without buying property. REITs pay 90%+ of income as dividends.

Startup Cost
€1,000
Potential Earnings
40-80
per yearly
Time Commitment
passive
Popularity
81/100

🇮🇪 Irish Context

Irish REIT investors face 41% exit tax after 8 years (deemed disposal)

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Open brokerage account (Degiro, Trading 212)

2

Research REITs (residential, commercial, industrial)

3

Invest €1000+ across 5-10 REITs

4

Target 4-6% dividend yield

5

Consider Irish REITs (IRES REIT) for local exposure

Pros

  • Real estate exposure
  • High dividends
  • Liquid
  • Professional management

Cons

  • Irish deemed disposal tax after 8 years
  • Interest rate sensitive
  • No control over properties

Tags

#real-estate#dividends#passive#property

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