The real estate sector is the second-largest employer in the country after the agriculture sector. In the past, people used to think that they should be very rich to invest in real estate. However, nowadays, one can invest small amounts in the real estate sector. The following are the easiest ways to invest small amounts in the real estate sector.
Partial real estate management platforms
Partial real estate management platforms have created a new trend in real estate market investments. The objective of this form of investment is akin to sharing a slice of pizza with friends. The mode of investment would be buying a costly property along with others. Such investment opportunities are available in the residential as well as commercial real estate sectors.
Such investment trends are noticed in Mumbai, Pune, Goa, and Hyderabad.
Real estate investment trusts
The Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) regulations were introduced in September 2014. It is useful to invest on the lines of stock market equity REITS (offering income-generating properties), mortgage REITS (advancing loans to real estate companies), and hybrid REITs. The hybrid REITs offer equity and mortgage features.
Real estate mutual funds
The real estate mutual funds will invest in securities related to the real estate sector. The funds will be used by real estate companies as capital. The mutual funds will invest in REITs, or real estate-related stocks.
These three modes of investment offer opportunities to real estate investors. Those who seek quick liquidity of funds should invest in REITs and real estate mutual funds. For those who anticipate long-term returns, the best offer would be to invest in real estate investment platforms.
