Real Estate Strategies

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

Definition

A publicly traded company that owns and operates income-generating real estate assets, offering investors the opportunity to invest in real estate without direct ownership.

Use Case

An investor purchases shares in a REIT to gain exposure to real estate without the need to directly own and manage properties.

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