Meet the REIT -- REITs : what they are and how they work -- REITs versus competitive investments -- Today's REITs -- Property sectors and their cycles -- History and mythology -- REITs: mysteries and myths -- A History of REITs and REIT performance -- Choosing REITs and watching them grow -- REITs: How they grow -- Spotting the blue chips -- The Quest for Investment value -- Building a REIT Portfolio -- Risks and future prospects -- What can go wrong - Tea leaves: Where will REITs go from here?

1. Real estate investment trusts