In this episode of CRE Exchange, special guest Ed Pierzak, Senior VP of Research at Nareit, discusses real estate investment trusts (REITs). Originally created in the 1960's, the REIT industry has grown significantly over the decades as it provides accessibility for many investors to invest in real estate. Ed discusses with the hosts Nareit's mission, research initiatives, investment characteristics of REITs, and recent market trends.
Key moments:
01:05 - Ed’s background and path to Nareit
07:56 - Overview of real estate investment trusts
11:07 - Overview of Nareit
12:53 - Biggest areas of focus for Nareit and its membership
15:20 - The status of REITs in American investments
17:29 - What questions is Nareit trying to answer in the market?
19:21 - Trends affecting REITs today
22:37 - Perspectives on REITs in the broader macro environment
26:44 - Nareit’s T-Tracker
27:47 - What are investors looking for in Q1 REIT earnings?
28:56 - Emerging trends for REITs
31:11 - Recommendations for professionals just starting their careers in commercial real estate
32:08 - About REITweek
Resources mentioned:
Edward Pierzak -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardfpierzak/
Nareit | LinkedIn -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nareit/
Nareit T-Tracker® | Website -
https://www.reit.com/data-research/reit-market-data/nareit-t-tracker-quarterly-operating-performance-series
REITweek -
https://www.reit.com/events/reitweek/retweek-2024-investor-conference
Contact Nareit -
https://www.reit.com/reit/contact-us
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