The new Fourth Edition of the definitive handbook on
investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which provide some of the
best total returns in the investment world, along with
above-average dividend yields and stable earnings, have become
increasingly popular with both individual and institutional
investors. Investing in REITs, Fourth Edition has
established itself as the definitive guide to understanding this
attractive asset class. The book is invaluable for investors,
financial planners, and investment advisers interested in
understanding REITs and REIT investment opportunities.
As their earnings and dividends are beginning to grow again
after the Great Recession--and as they are in a unique
position to take advantage of distressed sale
opportunities--now is an excellent time for investors to
consider REITs for both diversification and strong total returns.
The new edition covers:
* A comprehensive history of the REIT industry
* How REITs compare with other competitive investments
* How to spot blue-chip REITs and control investment risk
* How to value individual REIT stocks, and REIT shares
generally
* How to build a diversified REIT portfolio, directly or with
REIT mutual funds
* Understanding the risk-and-reward dynamics of commercial real
estate
* Assessing non-US REITs and how to invest in them
* Important new developments and strategies in the REIT
industry
Author Ralph L. Block, who has been investing in REIT stocks for
40 years and is widely considered a leading authority on REITs,
brings the historical success of Investing in REITs right up
to date. This book is an essential read for both individuals and
institutions who desire to invest in commercial real estate through
REIT stocks.
Autorentext
Ralph L. Block, has been an active participant in the REIT
industry for four decades, as an individual investor, investment
advisor, professional money manager, author, publisher, and
consultant. Mr. Block is currently the owner and proprietor of
Essential REIT Publishing Co. For his many contributions to the
REIT industry, Block received the 2004 Industry Achievement Award
from the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
(NAREIT).
Zusammenfassung
The new Fourth Edition of the definitive handbook on investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which provide some of the best total returns in the investment world, along with above-average dividend yields and stable earnings, have become increasingly popular with both individual and institutional investors. Investing in REITs, Fourth Edition has established itself as the definitive guide to understanding this attractive asset class. The book is invaluable for investors, financial planners, and investment advisers interested in understanding REITs and REIT investment opportunities.
As their earnings and dividends are beginning to grow again after the Great Recessionand as they are in a unique position to take advantage of distressed sale opportunitiesnow is an excellent time for investors to consider REITs for both diversification and strong total returns. The new edition covers:
- A comprehensive history of the REIT industry
- How REITs compare with other competitive investments
- How to spot blue-chip REITs and control investment risk
- How to value individual REIT stocks, and REIT shares generally
- How to build a diversified REIT portfolio, directly or with REIT mutual funds
- Understanding the risk-and-reward dynamics of commercial real estate
- Assessing non-US REITs and how to invest in them
- Important new developments and strategies in the REIT industry
Author Ralph L. Block, who has been investing in REIT stocks for 40 years and is widely considered a leading authority on REITs, brings the historical success of Investing in REITs right up to date. This book is an essential read for both individuals and institutions who desire to invest in commercial real estate through REIT stocks.
Inhalt
Introduction xi
Acknowledgments xv
Part I Meet the REIT
Chapter 1 REITs: What They Are and How They Work 3
Types of REITs 5
General Investment Characteristics 6
Higher Current Returns 11
Summary 17
Chapter 2 REITs versus Competitive Investments 19
Bonds 20
Convertible Bonds 22
Preferred Stocks 23
Other High- Yielding Equities 24
Other Real Estate Investment Vehicles 26
Summary 31
Chapter 3 Today's REITs 33
The First REIT 33
The Tax Reform Act of 1986 34
UPREITs and DownREITs 35
REIT Modernization Act and RIDEA 37
Lending REITs versus Ownership REITs 39
Expansion of REIT Property Sector Offerings 40
Summary 41
Chapter 4 Property Sectors and Their Cycles 43
Ups and Downs 45
Property Sectors 49
Summary 87
Part II History and Mythology
Chapter 5 REITs: Mysteries and Myths 91
Changing Attitudes toward REITs 91
Myths about REITs 97
Summary 108
Chapter 6 A History of REITs and REIT Performance 109
The 1960s: Infancy 109
The 1970s: Adolescence and Turbulence 111
The 1980s: OverbuildingThe Troll Under the Bridge 113
The 1990s: The Modern REIT EraPlus More Growing Pains 115
2000 to 2007: Credibility and Market Acceptance 124
2007 through 2010: REITs Survive the Great Recession 127
Recent Trends 134
Summary 139
Part III Investing Intelligently in REITs
Chapter 7 REITs: Growth and Value Creation 143
The Signifi cance of FFO and AFFO 144
The Dynamics of FFO/AFFO Growth 149
Internal Growth 152
How to Build Internal Growth into a Lease 157
Other Ways to Generate Internal Growth and to Create Shareholder Value 158
External Growth 163
More External Growth Avenues 172
Summary 173
Chapter 8 Searching for Blue Chips 175
Investment Styles 175
Growth REITs 176
Value or Turnaround REITs 178
Bond- Proxy REITs 179
The Virtues of Blue- Chip REITs 180
The Importance of Allocating Capital Wisely 190
Summary 212
Chapter 9 The Quest for Investment Value 215
The Investor's Dilemma: Buy-and-Hold versus Trading 215
The Buy- and- Hold Strategy 217
REIT Stock Valuation 218
Valuing REITs as a Group 231
Summary 237
Chapter 10 Building a REIT Portfolio 239
How Much of a Good Thing Do You Want? 239
Diversifi cation among REITs 245
Toward a Well- Balanced Portfolio 248
How to Get Started 251
Summary 259
Chapter 11 Investing in Global REITs and Property Companies 261
How the U.S. REIT Revolution Spread around the Globe 264
Mapping the Size of Global Property Stock Markets 274
Managing a Global Real Estate Securities Portfolio 284
The Practicalities of Investing Overseas for the Individual Investor 287
A Summary: Stocks for All Investment Seasons 298
The Long- Term Evidence Supporting Investments in
Global Real Estate Securities 300
Part IV Risks and Future Prospects
Chapter 12 What Can Go Wrong? 309
Issues Affecting All REITs 309
Problems Affecting Individual REITs 323
Summary 333
Chapter 13 Tea Leaves: Some Thoughts about the Future 335
Additional Real Estate Owners Will REITize 337
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