are REIT mutual funds a good idea?

[Jerome Leigh Goddard Jr.]

any insight on the average return from an REIT and how it will help me?

[Christos Anastasopoulos]

That would depend on your goals. Typically REIT(s) offerings are considered long term investments(3-7 year terms). They are vehicles for consistent monthly income or growth if you are using a self directed IRA. Non-Listed REIT(s) are not as liquid however, the right fund can offer more stability cause they do not have any direct correlation with the s&p etc.. and can offer anywhere from a 4%-8% annualized return paid out in monthly dividends. Hope this helps.

Disclosure: These are my personal opinions and are not meant to offer any financial advise.