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ou can generate passive income from real estate with a relatively small investment. Real estate offers a powerful way to build wealth through rental properties and appreciating property values. One accessible method is investing in a real estate investment trust (REIT), which manages large portfolios of income-generating properties.

    Two REITs are available for around $125 per share: Camden Property Trust (NYSE:CPT) and another platform offering a 12% target yield with a bonus 1% return boost. Camden specializes in multifamily apartment communities in the southern United States, owning and operating 172 properties with 58,250 apartments across 15 metropolitan markets.

    These properties generate steadily increasing rental income, distributed to shareholders as dividends. With a current stock price of around $125 per share and a quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share ($4.12 annually), Camden offers a 3.3% dividend yield. The REIT focuses on apartments in major metro areas with above-average population growth, driving strong demand for rental housing.

    Camden also capitalizes on growth opportunities by developing new apartment communities and acquiring properties, further boosting its rental income. This positions the REIT to consistently grow its dividend over time, contributing to increasing share value. Since its public debut, Camden's stock price has grown at an average annual rate of more than 5.5%, delivering an average annual return of 11.3% combined with dividend income.