REITs to avoid

(MONEY magazine) -- Investors are racing into REITs that promise higher yields than equity REITs. But be forewarned, the higher yields of these other types of real estate vehicles come with very real risks.

Mortgage REITs

If the modest payouts of an equity REIT don't grab you, the 15% average yield of mortgage REITs -- publicly traded companies that invest in residential or commercial mortgages -- may have some appeal.

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