India, April 16 -- In the rush to own real estate in India's biggest cities, a new wave of homebuyers is emerging-families purchasing properties not to live in but to park their wealth. Alongside them is a distinct class of investors who view residential properties as 'trophies or piggy banks'-a calculated strategy focused on stacking assets across cities and eventually cashing out big, say Redditors.

They say that many buyers treat real estate not as shelter but as an investment strategy. For these investors, the property offers security in uncertain times-a combination of rental income and long-term appreciation. It's less about finding a home, and more about building a portfolio of assets, hoping the market's upward streak continues....