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jonya Co-authored with Hidden Opportunities. Real estate has always been an integral part of human evolution. In the earliest days of civilization, humans built homes for shelter and cultivated land to feed themselves.

As societies evolved, so did the concept of home and land ownership. A basic necessity transformed into an asset that eventually became a utility for wealth creation and preservation. Today, real estate is a highly favored investment by people of all age groups.



However, physical real estate ownership comes with the challenges of high initial investment, income concentration, leasing, tenant management, property maintenance, and tax complications. This is why Real Estate Investment Trusts provide a more passive approach to real estate, allowing individuals to invest in these tangible assets without the hassles of direct ownership. REIT investors have the benefit of regular income through dividends and capital appreciation, while enjoying liquidity and a professional team of experts to run the day-to-day show.

Over 42 countries recognize and have adopted REIT legislation, and there are over 940 listed REITs globally with a total market cap exceeding $2 trillion. As the global population grows and urbanization accelerates, nations need to attract new sources of capital to construct and maintain real estate assets, and REITs are an important vehicle for providing access to local and global capital. In the current environment, REITs are facing less stress and enjoy.

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