Key Indicators to examine for Real Estate Companies on Financial Statemenets

Hi everybody,

I wanted to ask if anyone is willing to share the essential indicators to examine, when analyzing the balance sheet / cash flow statement, etc. of a real estate specific company (e.g. REIT / Builder).

I already know that FFO is very important, any others - that are perhaps special to the industry?

Thanks

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