{"product_id":"reits-for-dummies-isbn-9781394185351","title":"REITs For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the 411 on real estate investment trusts (REITs) and how they might fit into your portfolio\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for exciting—but responsible—new investment opportunities that go beyond simple stocks and bonds? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eREITs For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, celebrated investing lecturer and author Brad Thomas delivers an easy-to-understand guide to getting started with real estate investment trusts—also known as “REITs.” These flexible and lucrative investment tools package together individual properties so you can invest in land and buildings without the hassle of being a landlord. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the book, you’ll get a straightforward tour of REIT property sectors and the different ways you can invest in REITs. You’ll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for selecting the best REITs for you and your family\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to navigate the sector and generate durable income that helps you sleep well at night\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptions for those who want to go beyond the United States and investigate international REIT products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou already know about the basics of stock and bond investing. Now it’s time to learn about some of the other interesting financial products available to the responsible investor. In \u003ci\u003eREITs For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003eyou’ll get the jargon-free and easy-to-follow guidance you need to wrap your head around this exciting opportunity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with REITs 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Who Wants to Be a Virtual Landlord? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: It All Starts with Real Estate 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Unlocking the First Level of the REIT Universe 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Understanding How REITs Make Money 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: REITs around the Globe 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Exploring the REIT Universe 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Exploring the Primary REIT Sectors 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Exploring Alternative REIT Sectors 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Putting on Your REIT Analyst Hat 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Separating the Wheat from the Chaff 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: REITs for All Investors 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Building a Smart REIT Portfolio from the Ground Up 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: The Big Fish REIT Investors 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Pressing the REIT Easy Button 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: More Than Ten FAQs About REITs 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Investing in REITs 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Assessing Weighted Average Cost of Capital 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Determining Net Asset Value 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Calculating Adjusted Funds from Operations 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 261\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrad Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e has over 30 years of real estate investing experience. He’s published over 4,000 articles during the last 13 years, and he is the top writer on Seeking Alpha, the world’s largest investing community. He is also the CEO of Wide Moat Research, senior analyst at iREIT®, and a REIT ETF provider (iREIT\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e MarketVector\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e Quality REIT Index). Brad teaches REITs at New York University and other schools such as Penn State University, Clemson University, the University of North Carolina, Cornell University, and Georgetown University.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind out if REIT investing is a fit for you\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s always a good time to invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs) thanks to the high-yield dividends they’re known to pay out no matter the economic conditions. \u003ci\u003eREITs For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the 411 on this asset class so that you have the background knowledge you need to work REITs into your portfolio. Take a tour of REIT property sectors, including residential, data centers, retail, and self-storage. Learn how to analyze REIT performance, choose the right mix for your investment goals, and branch out to global REITs, ETFs, and beyond. 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