Real estate market cycles, the state of the sector and the competitive and strategic issues going forward

The sources of financial data necessary for evaluating a REIT’s economic health and risk-return profile

How fixed income analysts look at REITs and the qualitative factors, quantitative measures and benchmarks underlying corporate credit analysis

Strategies for accessing the capital markets and managing capital

Methods of evaluating acquisitions and dispositions at the property and corporate levels

Issues surrounding REIT M&A

Methodologies for valuing companies and structuring deals

A comprehensive picture of the REIT sector and an understanding of a company's position within it.

An enhanced ability to communicate with professionals working on Wall Street or within REITs.

An introduction to proven methodologies for evaluating REITs as targets, investments or competitors.

An understanding of options for accessing capital and their effects on the balance sheet.

Improved analysis and forecasting techniques through an understanding of the impact of leverage levels, re-equitization and transactions at both the property and corporate levels.

Knowledge of the multiple approaches to valuation in the sector.