REIT Lessons That Could Save You Thousands

admin November 3, 2025

Many REITs Are Bad Investments: Five Key Lessons to Improve Your Results

The real estate investment trust (REIT) sector is one where selectivity is crucial. Many REITs turn out to be poor investments, but with the right approach, you can avoid these pitfalls and enhance your returns.

I have been investing in REITs for over a decade. While my experience has been rewarding, I realize now that my results could have been even better if I had known some key lessons sooner. In this article, I share five important insights from my years of investing in REITs that can help you avoid the losers and make smarter investment decisions.

About the Author

Jussi Askola
President of Leonberg Capital

Jussi Askola is the President of Leonberg Capital, a value-oriented investment boutique that advises hedge funds, family offices, and private equity firms on REIT investing. He has authored award-winning academic research on REITs, passed all three CFA exams, and built strong relationships with top REIT executives.

Jussi also leads the investing group High Yield Landlord, which offers real-time access to his personal REIT portfolio and transactions. The group features three portfolios (core, retirement, and international), buy/sell alerts, and a chat room where members can directly interact with Jussi and his team of analysts.

Learn more about High Yield Landlord.

Analyst’s Disclosure
I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) and Macerich Company (MAC), either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it other than from Seeking Alpha. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned.

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