Buffett Hates REITs. I Love Them. Here's Why.
Buffett Hates REITs. I Love Them. Here's Why is a data-driven, experience-backed exploration of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as a powerful and underappreciated asset class - especially in contrast to the investment philosophy of Warren Buffett. While Buffett has historically avoided REITs due to his preference for businesses with reinvestment potential and operational control, this book argues that such a stance may not serve the average investor. It opens with a deep dive into why REITs are often misunderstood, how they actually operate, and what makes them uniquely attractive for long-term investors seeking income, inflation protection, and diversification.
The book offers practical insight into the structure of REITs, their tax advantages, and their real-world performance through detailed comparisons with Buffett's own holdings. By analyzing different REIT sectors - such as data centers, industrial logistics, healthcare, and residential - readers are shown how REITs adapt to changing economic landscapes and technological trends. Each chapter builds a clear case for how REITs can fit into a modern, resilient portfolio, and how they've historically delivered returns that often rival or even surpass those of Buffett's favored companies. Lessons from the author's own investing journey are woven in, bringing personal perspective to the theory and data.
Ultimately, this book is both a challenge to conventional wisdom and a practical guide for action. It doesn't claim REITs are better than Buffett's strategy - only that they are better suited to the goals and constraints of most investors. Whether you're planning for retirement, building passive income, or seeking smarter portfolio diversification, REITs offer accessible, reliable wealth-building tools that even the Oracle of Omaha may have underestimated.
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