How did operating expenses change in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023?

Operating expenses generally decreased in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023, with a few exceptions.

1. **Brookfield (BN)**: Operating expenses decreased from $15.81 billion in Q2 2023 to $15.65 billion in Q2 2024.
2. **Welltower (WELL)**: Expenses decreased from $958.67 million to $1.11 billion.
3. **Ventas (VTR)**: Expenses remained relatively stable at approximately $680.15 million.
4. **Digital Realty Trust (DLR)**: Expenses decreased from $599.7 million to $552.9 million.
5. **Prologis (PLD)**: Expenses decreased from $387.94 million to $445.24 million.
6. **American Healthcare (AHR)**: Expenses decreased from $372.55 million to $402.56 million.
7. **Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA)**: Expenses decreased from $333.31 million to $350.82 million.
8. **Service Properties (SVC)**: Expenses decreased from $313.47 million to $333.21 million.
9. **BXP (BXP)**: Expenses decreased from $299.2 million to $331.27 million.
10. **Diversified (DHC)**: Expenses decreased from $286.23 million to $304.07 million.

In summary, most companies experienced a decrease in operating expenses in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023, with the most significant reductions being in the case of Brookfield and Welltower. However, there were some slight increases, such as in the case of American Healthcare and BXP. Ventas and Digital Realty Trust saw relatively stable expenses during the same period.