The Rentals Vs Reits Diaries

As the interest in REITsgrows, so does the demand 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 classic book on real estate investmenttrusts for the sophisticated investor, this variant providesup-to-date information and industry trends. Written byREIT investment expert Ralph L. Block, it looks at all the keydevelopments and strategies which have taken place in the REITindustry over the last several decades, presenting invaluableinformation and advice on how 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 options for investing in them.

Investing has become more and more popular in the aftermathof the real estate crisis. A liquid, dividend-paying way Reits toparticipate in the real estate market 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 aunique opportunity.

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