Did you know?
Cell towers owned by REITs provide the infrastructure necessary for local emergency systems to function in communities across America.
The number of employees regularly telecommuting, among the non-self-employed population, has grown by 115% since 2005. In 2017, 3.7 million (2.8% of the entire U.S. workforce) worked from home at least half the time.
REIT-owned warehouses and fulfillment centers are a critical component to meeting the growing demand for ecommerce and rapid-delivery services.
The growing reliance on wireless infrastructure, mobile communications, streaming content and ecommerce are putting tremendous demands on the country’s infrastructure. REITs are at the center of providing the real estate necessary to connect the world. And because REITs allow everyday Americans to invest in valuable real estate, the cell tower that connected your last call might also be an investment in your portfolio.