Starting out as a REIT investor and financial analysis

[Johnny H.]

I'm currently looking to invest in REITs. I've read and am reading books and watching videos on what they are, what considerations to look at, etc. However, I do not come from a finance background, nor have I invested in the stock market before. I find that some of the analysis that I read on looking at spreadsheets and other financial considerations to be a bit overwhelming at times as I am not very knowledgeable as to the intricacies of financial analysis. Are there sources that anyone would recommend that I use to help fill in or better inform me about effective financial analysis in real estate, specifically REITs?

[Taylor L.]

They're not a big topic of discussion on BP. That is because real estate investors generally see REITs as far more akin to stocks than to real estate.