Rentals Vs Reits - An Overview

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

Widely known as the classic book on real estate investmenttrusts for the investor, this new edition providesup-to-date info and discusses industry trends. Written byREIT investment pro Ralph L. Block, it looks at all of the keydevelopments and strategies that have occurred in the REITindustry over the last several decades, presenting invaluableinformation and guidance 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 Passive Income and controlinvestment risk. In addition, 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 increasingly common 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, along with the low correlation of stock priceswith the prices of other asset classes, make such investments aunique opportunity.

A vital read for both individuals--investors, financialplanners, and investment advisers --and institutions interestedin investing in commercial real estate through stocks,Investing in REITs continues to set the bar for informationand advice.