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Investing in private equity real estate (PERE) offers individuals and institutions a way to gain exposure to large-scale property ventures beyond the scope of traditional real estate investing. Unlike ...

Michael Bromberg is a finance editor with a decade of experience. He is an expert at elucidating complex financial topics in clear, concise language. Michael received a Bachelor of Arts in literature ...

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