In this unit, youve learnt more about real estate investment trusts (REITs) and how they operate. What do you think some of their unique characteristics are? How do you think these characteristics further enhance their ability to provide diversification benefits? Reflect on what you have learnt so far about REITs, as well as on the kinds of direct and indirect investment in real estate that you learnt about in Unit 1. Can you think of any other types of real estate investment opportunities?