REIT was established in 1960 to make real estate investing more accessible. It helped small investors invest in a portfolio of shopping malls, skyscrapers, and multiplex apartments with the same ease as buying stocks. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are companies that own and operate real estate across various properties in various sectors. Being the most popular investment in India, REIT allows you to earn income from real estate without buying, managing, or financing the property themselves.