Sell Before They Slash: 3 REITs On The Chopping Block

Sell Before They Slash: 3 REITs on the Chopping Block is a data-driven guide that equips investors with the tools and mindset to identify troubled Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) before they implode. It centers on three case studies-Office Properties Income Trust (OPI), Medical Properties Trust (MPW), and Global Net Lease (GNL)-each chosen for its unique vulnerabilities in governance, tenant risk, and capital structure. Through in-depth financial analysis, macro context, and management evaluation, the book illustrates how early warning signs-like unsustainable dividends, excessive leverage, and evasive earnings communication-can predict a slash long before it happens.

The book goes beyond individual names to deliver a robust framework for ongoing REIT analysis. It breaks down critical distinctions between FFO, AFFO, and true free cash flow, revealing how many REITs mask deteriorating fundamentals with non-GAAP metrics. Investors are taught how to dissect earnings calls, read between the lines of SEC filings, and evaluate balance sheet durability under rising interest rates. A full playbook for exit strategy, portfolio repositioning, and reinvestment into stronger, lower-risk REITs is provided to help readers preserve income and avoid capital destruction.

Ultimately, Sell Before They Slash is not a fear-based narrative, but a practical defense manual for anyone with exposure to real estate stocks. It concludes with a forward-looking analysis of the REIT sector, emphasizing the shift toward quality, capital discipline, and operational efficiency in a higher-rate world. The final chapter distills the entire book into a repeatable checklist investors can use to navigate cycles, assess risk, and make confident decisions across any market condition.