Sherilyn holds EQR 75.27: Equity Residential is an S&P 500 company focused on the acquisition, development and management of high quality apartment properties in top U.S. growth markets.

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Ardell:
For the third quarter, Bluerock guided for pro-forma AFFO of $0.26-$0.28 per share.

Anette:
On a pro-forma basis, which includes certain pipeline transactions, Bluerock reported adjusted funds from operations of $0.34 per share.

Tricia:
Bluerock guided for Q2 2015 adjusted funds from operations of $0.15-$0.16 per share.

Yesenia:
In the second quarter of fiscal 2015, Bluerock pulled in $0.19 per diluted share in adjusted funds from operations, or AFFO, which compares against an AFFO of $0.13 per diluted share in the year-ago quarter.

Andrea:
At the end of the second quarter, Bluerock's property portfolio included 4,624 units across multiple states.

Yesenia:
Acquisitions are a defining part of Bluerock's growth strategy, but the company also drives value by growing net operating income.

Jade:
On the other hand, REITs like Bluerock Residential Growth REIT are growing fast, retain enormous potential to improve cash flow and capital efficiency, and have valuation upside.

Melinda:
Bluerock fetches an equity valuation of only $228 million, which is only a fraction of Equity Residential's $27.1 billion valuation.

Chris:
While these two real estate investment trusts have proven to be solid income plays, small-cap REITs that are flying under the radar are worth a look, too.

Luann:
Accretive acquisitions and NOI growth underpin Bluerock's investment value.

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