How To Invest $1,000 Per Month

Oct. 16, 2023 9:00 AM ETEXR, MAA, O63 Comments
Brad Thomas
Investing Group

Summary

  • Economists have been predicting a recession due to consumers running out of pandemic-era savings, but revised government data shows that households have more earnings and savings than previously reported.
  • Older Americans have been able to maintain strong consumer spending due to less need to borrow, while younger Americans are struggling with high housing costs and student debt.
  • Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are recommended as a starter investment portfolio, with three specific REITs highlighted: Realty Income, MidAmerica, and Extra Space.

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Brad Thomas
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Brad Thomas has over 30 years of real estate investing experience and has acquired, developed, or brokered over $1B in commercial real estate transactions. He has been featured in Barron's, Bloomberg, Fox Business, and many other media outlets. He's the author of four books, including the latest, REITs For Dummies.

Brad, along with HOYA Capital, lead the investing group iREIT®+HOYA Capital. The service covers REITs, BDCs, MLPs, Preferreds, and other income-oriented alternatives. The team of analysts has a combined 100+ years of experience and includes a former hedge fund manager, due diligence officer, portfolio manager, PhD, military veteran, and advisor to a former U.S. President.

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