If you've ever thought about investing in real estate but didn't want the hassles of owning property, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) may be for you.

Thanks to StockCentral.com member Danny Matthews, here's an educational presentation that reviews the benefits and features of REIT investing. Learn about the different types of REITs, the correlation of REITs to the overall market,  how REITs compare to other high-yield investments, and how to spot the right REIT.

You can download the Powerpoint file from the StockCentral Learning Library.

Incidentally, Danny Matthews is well ahead of the rest of the pack in our 25 op Stocks to Own in 2007 and Beyond contest.