Early days of rental properties and dividend stocks as urban centers grew rapidly during industrialization.
First Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) created, making property investment more accessible.
Dividend stocks become a cornerstone in income-focused portfolios with companies like P&G paying dividends for over 100 years.
Financial crisis highlights importance of stable passive income. REITs and dividend stocks show resilience.
Rise of real estate crowdfunding platforms and continued growth of dividend investing, with global REIT market exceeding $1 trillion.