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: What are public and private real estate investment trusts Why has Blackstone's BREIT been such a success Why investors are trying to exit private REITs Why commercial property values are falling Is now a good time to invest in public and private … [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? Photo by Hubert Mousseigne In this episode you’ll learn: How are real estate investments funded. Why are real estate crowdfunding platforms shutting down. How to evaluate a real estate investment opportunity. Show Notes The Real Estate Crowdfunding Review RealtyShares’ downfall shows perils of … [Read more...]
