AEW’s Mike Acton Says Fundamental Property Investment, Asset Management Essential

AEW’s Mike Acton Says Fundamental Property Investment, Asset Management Essential

Author: Nareit July 30, 2026 Duration: 11:55
Mike Acton, head of research and strategy at AEW, told the REIT Report podcast that with interest rates remaining high, and likely to stay that way for some time to come, the next couple of years for real estate are going to be all about income growth. That income growth is going to be generated through fundamental property investment and asset management, Acton said. That involves picking the right property in the right location, controlling expenses, keeping it occupied, being smart about c...

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