Factors that influence the value of a REIT unit include:

• anticipated total returns from the unit (cash distributions and any change in the trading price of the unit)
• the unit's current yield in comparison to other yield-oriented investments
• historical and anticipated reliability of distributions
• quality of Management and management structure
• underlying asset value of the REIT's real estate, mortgages and other assets
• general economic trends such as interest rates and consumer spending