{"product_id":"sell-before-they-slash-tony-hicks-9798287324810","title":"Sell Before They Slash: 3 REITs On The Chopping Block","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSell Before They Slash: 3 REITs on the Chopping Block\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltimately, \u003ci\u003eSell Before They Slash\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tony Hicks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798287324810\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.28d","brand":"Tony Hicks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874424303871,"sku":"9798287324810","price":11.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sell-before-they-slash-tony-hicks-9798287324810","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}