Episode 378: REIT Scale and Cost of Capital Advantages Enhanced by PropTech
Oct 13, 2023
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Brad Thomas, real estate expert and CEO of Wide Moat Research, discusses the role of PropTech in the REIT sector. He highlights how PropTech has helped companies grow and produce more earnings. Thomas also shares insights from his newly released book, 'REITs for Dummies', covering the history of REITs, different property sectors, and future trends in the industry.
PropTech has played an increasingly important role in all property sectors, improving growth and earnings for companies.
REITs offer unique cost of capital and scale advantages, making them an attractive investment option in the real estate market.
Deep dives
Technology as a Game Changer in the Property Sector
The integration of technology in the property sector has significantly impacted the reach, scale, and cost of capital advantages. This tech-driven transformation has enhanced the accessibility and efficiency of real estate investments.
The Appeal and Expertise of REITs
Brad Thomas, a real estate expert and CEO of white book research, shares his journey and fascination with REITs. Having grown up in a real estate background, Brad recognized the superior cost of capital and core scale advantages possessed by REITs. This led to his desire to become a REIT expert and educator.
An Informative Guide for Anyone Interested in REITs
Brad Thomas's book, REITs for Dummies, aims to cater to a broad audience, including beginners and experienced REIT investors. The book covers various aspects of REIT investing, such as the history, different sectors, and valuable metrics. It also provides insights into becoming a successful REIT analyst, delves into ETFs and funds, and offers FAQs and common mistakes to avoid in REIT investing.
Brad Thomas, real estate expert, analyst, and CEO of Wide Moat Research, was a guest of Nareit’s REIT Report podcast.
In this latest episode, Thomas discusses many of the themes and topics that appear in his newly released book, REITs for Dummies, including the increasingly important role played by PropTech within the sector.
“We've seen PropTech throughout most every property category, in multifamily, self-storage, you name it. Every sector has some PropTech component, which is really an interesting part of this innovation…it's really helped these companies grow and produce more earnings,” Thomas says.
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