Buying the right stocks at the right time can exponentially compound your returns over the long haul. Thanks to dividend raises and potential share price growth, real estate investment trusts -- or REITs, for short -- are among the best ways to get rich over time.

Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ), Invitation Homes (NYSE: INVH), and Digital Realty Trust (NYSE: DLR) are three stocks that appear to have major long-term growth opportunities backed by high-demand, essential industries. They are all trading at a significant discount right now, making them the perfect buys for those hoping to grow sizable returns. 

Let's take a closer look at each and see why you may want to add these stocks to your portfolio today.

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