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can someone explain to me how to get equity from a real estate investement?
Equity investments in real estate that occur in the private markets are often referred to as direct investments in real estate.Real estate investment trusts (REITs)—may provide the equity financing for the purchase. REITs sell shares to raise funds to make property purchases. The shares of REITs are typically publicly traded and represent an indirect investment in real estate property.REITs invest in various types of real estate and provide retail investors with access to a diversified real estate property portfolio and professional management. REITs are required to distribute most of their taxable income to their shareholders.Equity REITs, which invest primarily in commercial or residential properties and employ leverage, are similar to direct equity investments in leveraged real estate.The business strategy for equity REITs is simple: maximize property occupancy rates and rents in order to maximize income and dividends