Core Insights - Real estate investment trusts (REITs) simplify the process of investing in real estate, allowing investors to gain exposure to various properties without the associated management responsibilities [1] Group 1 - REITs provide a way for investors to participate in the real estate market without direct ownership of properties [1] - These investment vehicles offer diversification across different types of real estate assets [1] - Investors benefit from the income generated by the properties held within the REITs [1]