Detailed Notes on Reits

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

Widely known as the book on real estate investmenttrusts for the sophisticated investor, this variant providesup-to-date information and industry trends. Written byREIT investment pro Ralph L. Block, it looks at all of the keydevelopments and strategies which have taken place in the REITindustry during the last several decades, presenting invaluableinformation and advice on the best way best 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. Moreover, an entirely new chapter, written byindustry veterans Kenneth Campbell and Steven Burton, seems atnon-U.S. REITs and choices 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 has along track record of providing excellent investment returns. Theirconsistency, together with the low correlation of stock priceswith the prices of other asset classes, make such investments opportunity.

An essential read for both individuals--investors, financialplanners, and Rentals Vs Reits investment advisors--and associations interestedin investing in commercial real estate through stocks,Investing in REITs continues to set the bar for advice.