Discover the essentials of real estate investment trusts (REITs), their benefits and risks, and how to start investing wisely in these income-producing assets.

Many real estate investment trusts (REITs) absorbed everything the market threw at them in 2025, including tariffs, inflation ...

REITs allow investing in real estate without managing properties by pooling investor capital. Publicly-traded REITs provide easy entry and exit, enhancing portfolio liquidity. REITs must distribute at ...

In an age of volatile markets, rising interest rates, and unpredictable global events, investors are constantly searching for assets that can offer stability, steady income, and long-term appreciation ...

Joint venture structures continue to be an important tool for public real estate investment trusts (REITs), particularly in market environments where traditional capital-raising strategies may be ...

Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are a popular choice for income-focused investors. But the level of yield you receive can vary widely depending on the types of properties the REIT owns.

There’s talk that the Fed may be looking to lower interest rates in September. That could impact some stocks more so than others. Because REITs tend to be debt-heavy, a decline in interest rates could ...

VNQ remains a Buy as public REITs trade at significant discounts to private market valuations, especially in apartments. The persistent valuation gap between public and private real estate presents a ...

AvalonBay is one of the largest apartment landlords, with a 3.9% yield and a generally rising dividend. Realty Income is the net lease giant, offering a yield of 5.7% backed by 30 annual dividend ...