REIT Private Placement: Investment Opportunity for Pension Funds?

April 1995, Vol 20, No 1 Abstract: As today’s modern REIT enters a new era, author John McMahan foresees many opportunities opening for the resourceful investor. In this article McMahan discusses REITs and stringent tax regulations, who supplies the capital and who are the intermediaries, investment instructions, ownership vehicles and underwriting and monitoring standards.

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Metropolitan Area Cost Competitiveness, Growth and Real Estate Performance

April 1995, Vol 20, No 1 Abstract: In this article, the authors rank metropolitan areas on several measures of cost competitiveness and relate past rankings to real estate investment performance. The results indicate a familiar regional salant, with the Southwest and the South continuing to offer the most cost competitive business environments. While prior research suggests… Read more

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Fair Play or Fair Game

December 1994, Vol 19, No 3 Abstract: In this article, the author provides his personal experiences to illustrate how to resolve ethical questions. As real estate transactions become more complex, so does the probability of having to deal with conflicting interests in gray-area situations. Today’s real estate decisions are not only more difficult, but also require… Read more

Expert v. Advocate: The Ethical Dilemma of Expert Testimony

December 1994, Vol 19, No 3 Abstract: Counselors are increasingly called upon to serve as expert witnesses in a variety of litigation contexts. An ethical dilemma develops when the counselor’s duty to the client may seem to conflict with duty to the court. The expert versus advocate question is explored, basic principles of ethical standards posited… Read more

Sleeping Well While Making a Living

December 1994, Vol 19, No 3 Abstract: In the rough and tumble world of the new volatile real estate market, ethical practice becomes both necessary and expected. The author touches on common experiences that help to show that ethical practice requires constant vigilance.

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Do Unto Others

December 1994, Vol 19, No 3 Abstract: There are principles of conduct which govern individuals and groups. to paraphrase Mark Twain who was talking about politicians, 'Suppose you are in the real estate business. Now suppose you are a ruthless greedy character. But I repeat myself.' This article provides the reader with the practical and often philosophical viewpoints of a real estate professional who looks at ethics and real estate in... Read More