Rentals Vs Reits Things To Know Before You Buy

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are companies that investdirectly in commercial real estate properties, but whose sharestrade as stocks on the major exchanges. As the interest in REITsgrows, so does the demand for a comprehensive, dependable, 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 sophisticated investor, this edition providesup-to-date info and industry trends. Written byREIT investment pro Ralph L. Block, it looks at all of the keydevelopments and strategies that have taken place in the REITindustry during the last several years, presenting invaluableinformation and advice on the best way to value individual REITs (as wellas REIT shares generally), the risk-and-reward dynamics ofcommercial real estate, and how to spot blue-chip REITs and controlinvestment risk. In addition, an entirely new chapter, Reits written byindustry veterans Kenneth Campbell and Steven Burton, seems atnon-U.S. REITs and options for investing in them.

Investing has become more and more 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. Along with the correlation of REIT stock priceswith the costs of other asset classes, make such investments opportunity.

An essential read for both individuals--investors, financialplanners, and investment advisers --and institutions interestedin investing in real estate through stocks,Investing in REITs continues to set the bar for advice.