Informationen zum Autor 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). Klappentext 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 industryAuthor 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. 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 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 industryAuthor 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 b...

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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.

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: Overbuilding-The Troll Under the Bridge 113

The 1990s: The Modern REIT Era-Plus 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 Significance 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

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