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REITs and the transformation through "digitalization


The real estate industry is certainly getting hammered more than other industries right now. On X, I see some posts in which particularly $O (-0,83 %) as a "junk stock". I find that very unfortunate, since the price must be considered abstractly from the intrinsic value. And in my opinion, the figures are correct, among other things, the dividends come from the cash flow and not from the substance.


Of course, when I look at my portfolio, I also see other REITs that are not doing well in terms of price, for example: $LTC (+0,03 %) , $MAIN (+0,01 %) , $STAG (-0,74 %) and $DLR (-0,61 %) .


However, I think you have to look at everything in the overall context. On the one hand, the current interest rate situation is putting pressure on REITs, and on the other hand, we still have aftershocks from Corona, even if no one seems to think about it anymore.


Especially the beloved home office has negative effects on landlords of office and commercial properties. I see this myself at my employer. While the main headquarters of the German subsidiary of a global corporation is owned, some German branches are rented properties. While the number of employees grew steadily over the last 3 years, paradoxically the need for office space decreased.


Thus, rented offices were closed or merged and employees could alternatively home office/mobile working in shared offices or coworking offices. Those who wanted to also moved.


Especially the main office, which was owned by the company, became acquainted with the shared desk principle. Thus, everyone retained the right to their fixed desk if they came to the office at least 4 times a week. For many, it was no problem to sit at a different desk every now and then, since they mostly digitized everything. I myself still have quite a bit on paper due to my work in my niche and also have my desk in an area that is exempt from the shared desk rule.

Also, I'm in the office almost every day, it's just a stone's throw away.


i even enjoy the privilege of considering a desk and my shelves as "my territory". And besides, I find that having a stable environment of colleagues who also have a permanent place themselves brings constancy to this ever-changing world.


Now for you guys:

  • What's your take on REITs, esp. $O (-0,83 %) ?
  • And for the desk jockeys among you: What is your daily work like? What has changed as a result of Corona coupled with digitalization (among other things as a side effect)?


Of course, I know that some of the possibilities were already there before, but only really came into play with stay-at-home.

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$MAIN is not a REIT.....
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I remain invested in $O and the savings plan continues to run monthly. I still think that $O is one of the best in terms of quality and I am using the decline to further reduce my average price. I invest for the long term anyway and therefore I don't care about the current price development - the payouts are also good.
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I don't mind what others say. I also don't know anyone who can see into the future. From there everything is a bet into the future anyway. ^^
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@frugalfreisein Thank you for the summary. What currently speaks against an investment are the high interest rates, especially in Mortgage Reit and the partial vacancies. What one must not forget the value of the property the last few years as an assumption has been kept high, is just falling, so the inventory value has also become lower.
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In addition to the reduced demand for office space, I see the increased interest rate level as the main problem for Reits. Refinancing is more expensive and property values lower. If we have a long-term turnaround in interest rates, I see black for Reits.
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My employer (a DAX company) has a 50:50 ratio of home office to office. Large office spaces are rented out and costs are reduced. Not representative, of course, but I think that the trend toward home office will last. I believe the future is hybrid.
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$O has virtually no office space left for exactly the same reasons. I hope that the share price will slowly stabilize.
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$PSA has also presented good figures.
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Am invested and will invest.
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With my REITs, the savings plan continues and I remain invested. Yes, change is happening, but companies are adapting. Thanks to home offices, our office occupancy is down. Now we finally have space to add new conference rooms and social areas. When you come into the office, you have more of a feel-good atmosphere. The office space is being used differently... one example of many. Some are definitely downsizing to make room for other companies. Time will tell. Greetings
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