Initiated with Buys are Douglas Emmett (NYSE:DEI), Ventas (NYSE:VTR), HCP, and Essex Property (NYSE:ESS). Started at Neutral are Aimco (NYSE:AIV), AvalonBay (NYSE:AVB), Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR), Health Care REIT (HCN), Brandywine Realty (NYSE:BDN), and Parkway Properties (NYSE:PKY).