In this episode, we explore indirect ways to invest in commercial real estate, focusing on listed REITs and real estate debt. We break down how REITs provide stock market access to real estate, offering liquidity and diversification without the burden of property management, while also introducing short-term volatility. We also examine real estate debt investments, including mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and how these structures allow investors to participate in real estate through lending rather than ownership. This episode was developed and produced by Nicole Jordan and Alli Garmon. Content was generated using Wondercraft AI.

© 2026 CRE Explained Podcast Team.
Based on Commercial Real Estate Analysis for Investment, Finance, and Development (4th Edition) by David M. Geltner, Norman G. Miller, Alex van de Minne, Piet Eichholtz, Thies Lindenthal, and Lily Shen.
Developed through Clemson University Creative Inquiry (CI) 4980, under the supervision of Dr. Lily Shen.
Reference Material: Commercial Real Estate Resources | CREBook.net 

This episode includes AI-generated content.