Equity Residential

A real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, develops, and manages apartment buildings in the United States. The company focuses on properties located in urban and high-density suburban areas, catering to affluent renters.

Equity Residential's business model involves direct investment, equity joint ventures, and pre-sale transactions. As an UPREIT (Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust), the company can issue operating partnership units, which provides a tax-deferred exit strategy for property owners. The company manages its properties through its own network of property management offices located in major cities.

Keywords: Real Estate, REIT, Apartment Rentals, Property Management, Urban Housing, Real Estate Investment, Property Development, Multifamily Properties, Residential Real Estate, UPREIT