Gambling on Blind-Pool REITs

NEW YORK CITY-The blind-pool REITs are riskier investments, but some name recognition at the helm can go a long way, says theWall Street Journal.

By Wall Street Journal | December 09, 2009 at 01:15 PM

Wall Street Journal

The gamble fairs good or ill depending on whether investers are willing to trust the executive at the wheel of these REITs. However, a limited number of assets are available, so no REIT is a guarantee, even with a proven track record.

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