Disruption , Innovation & Job Creation in Real Estate
How the upcoming generation can transform the industry with tech
As we approach Youth Day celebrations , we are reminded of President Cyril Ramaphosa ’ s call to create opportunities for youth employment . “ For our country to prosper and thrive , we must do all within our means to ensure young people can participate in our economy in a meaningful way , whether it is in formal employment or selfemployment .”
The property market is ideally positioned to respond to this challenge . The real estate industry is in a unique position to offer job opportunities , while also offering opportunities to earn passive income and become self-starters . You can learn , earn and grow simultaneously .
This month ’ s Master Investors , Taurai Jack and Retha van Rooyen - Co-founders of M5 Property Addicts , prove how interest in property investment can lead to successful entrepreneurship in an industry with unlimited opportunities . While their success is undoubtedly a reflection of their hardwork , their experience capital was acquired through industry leaders keen to share their insights from their years of experience .
EDITORIAL VIEW
With the growing importance of PropTech and with the focus moving to disruption and innovation in the real estate sector , where better to turn to than the youth ? With the influx of attractive technologies and a demand for a tech savvy and problem-solving workforce - the real estate sector has become increasingly attractive to Millennials ( a group which makes up 27 % of South Africa ’ s population ).“ Millennials are sceptical of the financial institutions and strategies that their parents used . They ’ re a product of the uneasy economic conditions they ’ ve lived through , and are the first generation of true digital natives ,” comments Sean Sanders , co-founder of Revix ,
PropTech has been a buzzword for many years , but during the pandemic , digitalisation of businesses has become essential . Digital transformation is not just the future – it is already here . Hosted by and brought to you by REI , the 3rd annual Digitalisation of Real Estate VIRTUAL SUMMIT 2021 will be an experiential VIRTUAL SUMMIT with a difference . This is not just another Real Estate or PropTech event – this is an experience that could change your business and your life .
Shorter , more affordable online courses have increased accessibility to these opportunities - as both investors and property professionals . The Property Coach , Carlo Mariani , offers a variety of educational courses for aspiring and entry-level investors . Enjoy a further 40 % discount on these courses when you use the coupon code REIMAG at checkout .
Stay safe and successful investing
NICHOLA LOOCK GENERAL MANAGER
Friedrich Nietzsche
“ The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently .”
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