The extent to which a REIT uses debt efficiently is a key factor when investors analyze risk/reward tradeoffs. Debt used wisely increases returns and helps boost growth. Underutilize debt and a REIT will fail to maximize its returns and growth potential. Overutilize debt and a REIT risks a reduced credit rating, thereby increasing the cost of capital and the risk insolvency. In … [Read more...] about REIT Leverage Metrics