How public equity REITs differ from private REITs. Why investors are selling out of private REITs and why private REIT sponsors like Blackstone and Starwood are limiting investors' ability to do so. Topics covered include: Show Notes How the gates closed on Blackstone’s runaway real estate vehicle by Antoine Gara, Sujeet Indap, and Kaye Wiggins—Financial Times Investors Yank Money From Commercial-Property Funds, Pressuring Real-Estate Values by Konrad Putzier and Peter … [Read more...]
256 Plus: Economic and Financial Cycles, Demographics, Private REITs and Long/Short ETFs
In Plus episode 256 for the week of June 15, 2019, we consider the difference between economic and financial cycles. We review debt metrics for U.S. households and businesses. We look at investing themes based on U.S. demographic trends. We explore the pros and cons of private REITs versus public REITs. Finally, we analyze long/short stock investing as practiced by the WisdomTree Dynamic Long Short U.S. Equity ETF. … [Read more...]
230: Use Caution With Real Estate Crowdfunding
With RealtyShares and other crowdfunding platforms shutting down, should you invest on these platforms and if so how do you go about evaluating the investment opportunities? In this episode you’ll learn: Show Notes The Real Estate Crowdfunding Review RealtyShares’ downfall shows perils of crowdfunding - Kathleen Pender - San Francisco Chronicle To learn about investing in equity real estate investment trusts, check out A Complete Guide to Equity REIT Investing. Episode … [Read more...]
