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To: Jack T. Pearson who wrote (49233)	5/3/2000 3:26:00 PM
From: pater tenebrarum	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 99985

Jack, the problem with REITs is their reliance on debt and the fact that the real estate market has been so extremely hot. rising rates are generally bad for the sector. the inflation hedges i'm in are mainly gold stocks, but also some selected oil stocks. regards, hb

To: Jack T. Pearson who wrote (49233)	5/3/2000 3:28:00 PM
From: Joan Osland Graffius	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 99985

Jack, >>I would think REITs would be a good inflation hedge. IMO, the best time to buy reits is when real-estate asset prices are low and the rents have tanked. The last time I bought reits was during the RTC crises. We will get another shot at these at much lower prices. joan