REITs can look like a simple ticket to steady income — but how do they actually generate those returns? In this episode of Capital Compass, we break down the three main revenue engines powering Real Estate Investment Trusts: rental income from properties, capital gains from asset appreciation, and interest earned through real estate financing. You’ll discover how these income streams combine to create the dividends investors love, and why the structure of a REIT makes it uniquely suited to pass earnings back to shareholders. Whether you’re new to REITs or refining your real estate strategy, this episode will help you understand exactly what’s fueling your investment returns.