The Intelligent REIT Investor Guide

PRAISE FOR THE INTELLIGENT REIT INVESTOR GUIDE

“The simple genius of public REITs is that they turn bricks and mortar into transparent and predictable liquid assets. Since they tend to pay high dividends, REITs can serve as a terrific addition to an investment portfolio. Thomas’ book helps break down this asset class for the average person, making REITs more understandable, and therefore more accessible, to everyone.”
—SAM ZELL, Founder and Chairman, Equity Group Investments

“Brad has been a longtime follower of REITs and a contributor to the growth of the REIT industry. He has a broad knowledge of the industry, deep connections, and an intellectual curiosity that help shine a light on this often misunderstood investment vehicle. One of Brad’s mentors, Ralph Block, to whom the book is dedicated, was not only one of the greatest gentlemen I’ve had the pleasure of knowing, but also a disciple and true visionary of the REIT industry.”
—CRAIG LEUPOLD, CEO, GSI Capital Advisors

“In just 30 years, the REIT market has grown to a diverse $2 trillion global opportunity. Yet there remain a great number of misconceptions about the nature and behavior of equity REITs. Brad Thomas’ book provides readers a wealth of tools and insights to appreciate—and potentially profit from—this asset class.”
—JOSEPH M. HARVEY, President, Cohen & Steers

Demystify real estate investment trusts with this masterful guide from an industry expert.

In The Intelligent REIT Investor Guide, author Brad Thomas walks you through both basic and advanced topics in the profitable, sustainable world of real estate investment trusts. From historical industry performance to the equations needed to calculate key metrics in REIT stocks, this book covers the history, vocabulary, principles, and analysis you’ll need to invest wisely in this growing asset class. Find out how you can strengthen your investment decisions and conclusions with publicly traded REITs in the short- and long-terms alike.

With this book you’ll:

• Understand exactly what REITs are, how they work, and why they’ve achieved such impressive historical returns
• Discover how REITS have performed over the decades up against other asset classes
• Compare and contrast the various subsectors – such as residential, retail, office, healthcare, self-storage, lodging, technology, and more – to understand which ones can work better in your personal portfolio.

Perfect for personal and professional investors alike, The Intelligent REIT Investor Guide is an invaluable guide to a crucial asset class that is often overlooked or poorly understood despite its undeniable impact on portfolios over the past 60 years.