Investing in REITs: Real Estate Investment Trusts
Investing in REITs: Real Estate Investment Trusts
Overview
Additional Praise forInvesting in REITs, Fourth Edition“I have enjoyed reading Ralph’s insightful and refreshing commentary on the REIT industry for years, and his REIT guide is an invaluable resource for those of us who work in the industry and also invest in REIT stocks. His extensive knowledge comes through clearly in an easy-to-follow guide for both the novice and real estate expert.”—Robert Elms, Head of Debt & Equity Placement, Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.Praise for Previous Editions ofInvesting in REITs“For over thirty years, Ralph Block has observed and studied Real Estate Investment Trusts and has accumulated a storehouse and reservoir of knowledge and insights, which in this book he dispenses to the reader—simply, lucidly and logically. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the growing market of REITs.”—Milton Cooper, Chairman & CEO, Kimco Realty Corporation“Ralph Block has long advocated the merits of investing in REITs, and investors who have heeded his advice have profited handsomely. By making complicated issues accessible for investors of all types,Investing in REITsprovides a great introduction to an investment vehicle that offers solid returns, moderate risk, and good diversification benefits.”—Mike Kirby, Cofounder, Green Street Advisors“In a clear, direct, and authoritative manner, Ralph Block provides and opens an extensive and illuminating window on investing in real estate investment stocks. He fully explains the story of REITs, flags their investment attributes, and underlines their role in a diversified portfolio. I highly recommend it to the investor considering REITs for the first time, as well as the investor with some knowledge about and experience with real estate stocks.”—Steven A. Wechsler, President and CEO, The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts“REIT investing has always been something of a ‘no-man’s land’ in the investment world. Common stock investors often look at REITs as real estate while real estate investors consider REITs to be stocks. Ralph Block has written a wonderful book that sheds light on an asset class that is becoming an increasingly important building block for the well-diversified portfolio.”—Roger C. Gibson,CFA, Author ofAsset Allocation: Balancing Financial Risk“The well-informed author has written the most complete and easy-to-read book about real estate investment trusts yet. The stunning graphics are matched by excellent detailed information concisely arranged.”—The Los Angeles Times“Ralph Block has made the world of REITs accessible to all. This is a superb book for every investor.”—Tom Gardner, cofounder of The Motley Fool“Finally,a book that demystifies REIT s for both armchair investors and seasoned professionals.Investing in REITsby Ralph Block is a balanced, clearly written guide that fills a major void in today’s investment literature.”—Jonathan Litt, Senior Real Estate Analyst, Salomon Smith Barney“Whether you’re an individual or institutional investor, you won’t find a better primer on REIT investing. Ralph Block takes the complex issues that must be addressed to produce above-average results when investing in REITland, and makes them simple and easy to understand. A must for every serious REIT investor’s library, and a fun read, to boot.”—Geoffrey Dohrmann, Publisher and Editor in Chief,Institutional Real Estate Securities“Investing in REITsis a must-read foranyonewishing to gain a better understanding of this thriving sector of the capital markets. Given the continued transformation of private real estate to the public markets, this book is an essential resource for students, individual and institutional investors, and anyone else interested in understanding the REIT market.”—David J. Hartzell, Distinguished Professor of Finance and Real Estate and Director of the Real Estate Program, The Kenan-Flager Business School, The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDescription
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Overview
Additional Praise forInvesting in REITs, Fourth Edition“I have enjoyed reading Ralph’s insightful and refreshing commentary on the REIT industry for years, and his REIT guide is an invaluable resource for those of us who work in the industry and also invest in REIT stocks. His extensive knowledge comes through clearly in an easy-to-follow guide for both the novice and real estate expert.”—Robert Elms, Head of Debt & Equity Placement, Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.Praise for Previous Editions ofInvesting in REITs“For over thirty years, Ralph Block has observed and studied Real Estate Investment Trusts and has accumulated a storehouse and reservoir of knowledge and insights, which in this book he dispenses to the reader—simply, lucidly and logically. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the growing market of REITs.”—Milton Cooper, Chairman & CEO, Kimco Realty Corporation“Ralph Block has long advocated the merits of investing in REITs, and investors who have heeded his advice have profited handsomely. By making complicated issues accessible for investors of all types,Investing in REITsprovides a great introduction to an investment vehicle that offers solid returns, moderate risk, and good diversification benefits.”—Mike Kirby, Cofounder, Green Street Advisors“In a clear, direct, and authoritative manner, Ralph Block provides and opens an extensive and illuminating window on investing in real estate investment stocks. He fully explains the story of REITs, flags their investment attributes, and underlines their role in a diversified portfolio. I highly recommend it to the investor considering REITs for the first time, as well as the investor with some knowledge about and experience with real estate stocks.”—Steven A. Wechsler, President and CEO, The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts“REIT investing has always been something of a ‘no-man’s land’ in the investment world. Common stock investors often look at REITs as real estate while real estate investors consider REITs to be stocks. Ralph Block has written a wonderful book that sheds light on an asset class that is becoming an increasingly important building block for the well-diversified portfolio.”—Roger C. Gibson,CFA, Author ofAsset Allocation: Balancing Financial Risk“The well-informed author has written the most complete and easy-to-read book about real estate investment trusts yet. The stunning graphics are matched by excellent detailed information concisely arranged.”—The Los Angeles Times“Ralph Block has made the world of REITs accessible to all. This is a superb book for every investor.”—Tom Gardner, cofounder of The Motley Fool“Finally,a book that demystifies REIT s for both armchair investors and seasoned professionals.Investing in REITsby Ralph Block is a balanced, clearly written guide that fills a major void in today’s investment literature.”—Jonathan Litt, Senior Real Estate Analyst, Salomon Smith Barney“Whether you’re an individual or institutional investor, you won’t find a better primer on REIT investing. Ralph Block takes the complex issues that must be addressed to produce above-average results when investing in REITland, and makes them simple and easy to understand. A must for every serious REIT investor’s library, and a fun read, to boot.”—Geoffrey Dohrmann, Publisher and Editor in Chief,Institutional Real Estate Securities“Investing in REITsis a must-read foranyonewishing to gain a better understanding of this thriving sector of the capital markets. Given the continued transformation of private real estate to the public markets, this book is an essential resource for students, individual and institutional investors, and anyone else interested in understanding the REIT market.”—David J. Hartzell, Distinguished Professor of Finance and Real Estate and Director of the Real Estate Program, The Kenan-Flager Business School, The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDescription
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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