real estate stocks and funds

[Rousner E.]

I want to use my tax return to invest in some real estate stocks or real estate trust funds, any suggestions?

[Edmund Ricker]

@Rousner E.,

Before investing in real estate stocks or real estate trust funds, have a clear picture of what you want the investment to achieve (appreciation, cash flow, and/or both).  Also, think about if this is the highest and best use of your money.  Does this get you closer to a specific goal?  What brought you to the conclusion that this is the direction you want to take?

I am not trying to discourage you.  Quite the opposite.  I praise you for thinking of investing your money rather than spending it.  Without knowing your specific situation, I cannot render appropriate advice, but speaking generally, if you are carrying credit card debt or have no emergency fund, you may consider applying some or all of these funds to one of those areas.

Hope this helps.

Ed