Glossary

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

DEFINITION

A real estate investment trust, or REIT, invests in different types of property such as apartments, cell towers, data centers, and hotels. By investing in a REIT, individuals can earn dividends from real estate without having to buy, manage, or finance property themselves.

ELI5

It is like putting money into a property basket. You can earn from real estate without owning or managing the buildings yourself.

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