Reits - An Overview

As the interest in REITsgrows, so does the need for an in-depth, dependable, yet accessibleresource for understanding these investments. The andupdated Investing in REITs: Real Estate Investment Trusts, FourthEdition does precisely that.

Widely known as the classic book on real estate investmenttrusts for the 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 that have taken place in the REITindustry during the last several years, presenting invaluableinformation and advice on how 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. In addition, an entirely new chapter, written Passive Income byindustry veterans Kenneth Campbell and Steven Burton, seems atnon-U.S. REITs and choices for investing in them.

Investing has become increasingly popular in the aftermathof the real estate crisis. A liquid, dividend-paying way toparticipate in the real estate market has along track record of providing excellent investment returns. Theirconsistency, together with the correlation of REIT stock priceswith the prices of other asset classes, make such investments opportunity.

A vital read for both individuals--investors, financialplanners, and investment advisors--and associations interestedin investing in commercial real estate through REIT stocks,Investing in REITs has been set the bar for REIT advice.