Brad Thomas
Brad Thomas is the Founder and CEO of Wide Moat Research, a premium research platform specializing in income-focused investment strategies. He serves as Chief Strategist of iREIT and hosts The Group Up podcast, where he provides in-depth analysis of commercial real estate, with a particular focus on U.S. equity REITs. A seasoned value investor, Thomas has over 30 years of investing experience, having acquired, developed, or brokered more than $1 billion in commercial real estate transactions. He is also the long-time Editor of Forbes Real Estate Investor, a subscription-based newsletter delivering detailed insights into profitable real estate opportunities. Additionally, he contributes to Seeking Alpha, providing real-time research and analysis on numerous publicly listed REITs. Beyond publishing and advisory work, Thomas is actively involved in academia. He teaches at New York University and guest lectures at institutions including Cornell, Penn State, and Georgetown, sharing his expertise in real estate investment and financial markets with the next generation of investors.
Brad Thomas Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and CEO
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Editor in Chief, Forbes Real Estate Investor
Academic History
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B.S., Business and Economics
REAL ESTATE INVESTING
Brad Thomas brings over 30 years of experience in real estate investing, having acquired, developed, or brokered more than $1 billion in commercial real estate transactions.
He specializes in researching and analyzing real estate-based fixed-income alternatives, including publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).
Thomas is the founder of iREIT™, a comprehensive suite of real estate investment tools and resources, which includes iREIT™ Research, iREIT™ Tracker, iREIT™ Podcast, iREIT™ MarketVector Quality REIT Index, iREIT™ Masterclass, and iREIT™ Investor.
He has served as a landlord for major corporations such as Walmart, Walgreens, Advance Auto Parts, Sherwin Williams, Goodyear Tire, PetSmart, Aaron’s Rent-to-Own, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and CVS.
Recognized as a leading authority in real estate investing, Thomas is frequently sought for his insights and expertise by both individual and institutional investors.
MEDIA PRESENCE & PUBLICATIONS
A highly respected voice in the financial media, Thomas is a frequent keynote speaker and commentator on commercial real estate and income investing.
He is ranked #1 analyst on Seeking Alpha in terms of followers and has authored several books on commercial real estate, including his latest, The Intelligent REIT Investor Guide.
Thomas has contributed to and appeared on major media outlets such as Fox & Friends, Fox Business, MSNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, Forbes, Institutional Investor, NPR, AAII, Newsmax, OANN, MarketWatch, Investopedia, Barron’s, The Property Chronicle, Globestreet, Kiplinger’s, and The Motley Fool, providing actionable insights on REITs, commercial real estate, and income-focused investing strategies.