Which of the Following Is a Requirement of a REIT

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a requirement of a REIT?

• A) Distribute at least 90 percent of the taxable annual earnings to shareholders
• B) Hire independent real estate professionals to carry out certain management activities
• C) Have at least 100 shareholders and no more than one half of the shares being owned by 5 or fewer people
• D) Invest at least 75 percent of the total assets in real estate
• E) All of these are requirements of a REIT.

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