My Biggest Regrets As A REIT Investor

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Jul. 19, 2025 8:15 AM ETGNL, ADC, CBL, EPRT, VTMX, ADC.PR.A, GNL.PR.A, GNL.PR.B, GNL.PR.D, VESTF, VNQJussi Askola, CFAInvesting Group LeaderSummaryI have made many mistakes over the years.Some have cost me a lot of money.Learn from my mistakes and avoid major losses.High Yield Landlord members get exclusive access to our real-world portfolio. See all our investments here »Eder Paisan/iStock via Getty ImagesI have been an active REIT (VNQ) investor for over 10 years, and overall, I have done quite well over time.My REIT portfolio has earned about 4x higher returns than the broader REITYour timing is perfect! We’ve just released our latest top investment picks for July 2025, and by joining today, you’ll gain immediate access to these exciting opportunities.We invest thousands of hours and over $100,000 annually into researching the most profitable investment opportunities—all to bring you real estate strategies at just a fraction of the cost.Our approach has earned us 500+ five-star reviews from satisfied members who are already seeing the benefits. Don’t miss out—join now and start maximizing your returns!This article was written byJussi Askola, CFA67.64K FollowersJussi Askola is the President of Leonberg Capital, a value-oriented investment boutique that consults hedge funds, family offices, and private equity firms on REIT investing. He has authored award-winning academic papers on REIT investing, has passed all three CFA exams, and has built relationships with many top REIT executives.He is the leader of the investing group High Yield Landlord, where he shares his real-money REIT portfolio and transactions in real-time. Features of the group include: three portfolios (core, retirement, international), buy/sell alerts, and a chat room with direct access to Jussi and his team of analysts to ask questions. Learn more.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of VTMX; ADC 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 in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.CommentsRecommended For You