The volatility monster has awoken from its slumber to once again terrorize investors of all stripes. Coronavirus concerns have created havoc in the stock market and put an abrupt end to the 11-year expansion in the US economy. As market psychology has flipped from extreme greed to extreme fear in a matter of weeks, REITs have been caught in the wave of selling, falling to valuation levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis. While the broader impact of the coronavirus is not yet fully known, and it’s too early to start betting on a recovery, certain REIT portfolios are trading at fire-sale prices. REITs have fallen 40% from peak to trough since mid-February, with some REITs falling over 60% in the same time period. Real estate prices, in the meantime, have not changed nearly as significantly in such a short period of time.