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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