Reits Things To Know Before You Buy

As the interest in REITsgrows, so does the demand for a comprehensive, reliable, yet accessibleresource for understanding these investments. The andupdated Investing in REITs: Real Estate Investment Trusts, FourthEdition does that.

Widely known as the classic book on real estate investmenttrusts for the investor, this edition providesup-to-date info and discusses industry trends. Written byREIT investment pro Ralph L. Block, it looks at all of the keydevelopments and strategies that have occurred in the REITindustry over the last several decades, presenting invaluableinformation and guidance on how to value individual REITs (as wellas REIT shares generally), the risk-and-reward dynamics ofcommercial real estate, and how Reits to spot blue-chip REITs and controlinvestment risk. In addition, an entirely new chapter, written byindustry veterans Kenneth Campbell and Steven Burton, looks atnon-U.S. REITs and choices for investing in them.

REIT investing has become increasingly common in the aftermathof the real estate crisis. A liquid way toparticipate in the real estate market, investing in REITs has track record of providing excellent investment returns. Theirconsistency, together with the low correlation of REIT stock priceswith the costs of other asset classes, make such investments aunique opportunity.

An essential read for both individuals--investors, financialplanners, and investment advisers --and associations interestedin investing in real estate through REIT stocks,Investing in REITs has been set the bar for informationand advice.