248: Beating the Drum to the REIT Beat with David Auerbach

In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes REIT industry veteran David Auerbach, Chief Investment Officer at Hoya Capital and publisher of The Daily REITBeat Newsletter. David shares his 25-year journey in the world of real estate investment trusts (REITs), helping listeners understand how REITs work, how they fit into a balanced portfolio, and why they’re a powerful option for long-term, income-focused investing.

They break down the differences between public and private REITs, explain why REITs can be a great entry point for investors seeking exposure to commercial real estate, and discuss how dividend income plays a central role in REIT performance. David also explains how REITs provide accessibility, transparency, and liquidity that most traditional real estate investments can’t.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How REITs offer an accessible, flexible way to gain exposure to real estate
• The importance of dividend income and holding long-term for compounding returns
• Ways to evaluate REITs based on asset type, such as multifamily, industrial, or senior housing
• What sets public REITs apart in terms of liquidity, reporting, and transparency
• REITs give access to diversified commercial real estate without requiring large amounts of capital or property management.
• Long-term investing in REITs is more effective than chasing short-term gains.
• Factors like interest rates and treasury yields that influence REIT performance
• Smart portfolio positioning strategies that include REITs alongside stocks and bonds

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Hoya Capital website - www.hoyacapital.com

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