REITs

REITs, or Real Estate Investment Trusts, operate as funds of real estate. The trust is sold to investors on the open market and, using those funds, purchases real estate such as office buildings, apartments, and shopping centers. REITs are excellent additions to any portfolio as it diversifies investments and provide excellent returns. To click here.

A Risky REIT With Spectacular Potential

This may be an extremely undervalued REIT with the possibility to return three or four times your investment, in addition to the dividend.

Apartment REITs Are Dividend Plays

Apartment REITs are an overlooked portion of the REIT market at a time when demand for apartments is surging.

Fed’s Promise Means Boom Time for MREITs

Thanks to the Fed promising years of low interest rates, these trusts -- traditionally great fixed-income plays -- look even safer than ever.

Are Dividend Payers the New Growth Stocks?

These days, investors can enjoy both growth and a dividend in the same stock, with telecom, utilities and health care generally offering the highest yields.

Portfolio Protection Step 3: Diversification

A well-diversified porfolio is a moving target -- your mix needs to shift regularly. Here's a selection of noncorrelating assets that fit the current cycle.

7 REITs to Buy Now

REITs are great for dividend stock investors because they must deliver 90% of their taxable income back to shareholders. These seven stocks are must-haves.

Not All of These 20% Yielders Are Safe

Mortgage REITs can be great dividend plays, if you're careful. Here's a look at three with huge yields. See which to buy -- and which to avoid.

Declare Your Independence From the Stock Market

Escape the frustration of predicting the next market pullback by building a position in various assets that don’t need a rising stock market to grow.

Time to Move Into Multifamily Housing Investments

A host of trends point to an ever-growing demand for rentals, and that's creating a rare opportunity to profit from selected real estate investments.

3 REITs Offering Outstanding Dividends

These solid REITs and their standout payouts are backed by diverse holdings and smart management.

3 Dividend Powerhouses With 8%-Plus Yields

If you're fine with forgoing capital gains, these 3 dividend-churning stocks -- with yields as high as 15% -- are the stuff that make income investors jump for joy.

4 REIT ETFs for Dividend Seekers

Here are four REIT ETFs that offer attractive yields, diversified exposure to the real estate market and lower management fees than REIT mutual funds.

Rental Investments Are Thriving as Homeownership Is Dying

A look at the numbers shows homeownership is headed way, way down. Here are four ways to invest in the up-and-comer -- rentals.

An Investor’s Answer to the Housing Crash — Equity Residential

With the upscale rental market robust, Equity Residential is well positioned to succeed while home sales struggle.

A Lay of the Land of REIT ETFs

Investors can double up on profit streams between REIT stocks' value appreciation and big dividends.

4 Investments to Make a Battered Housing Market Pay Huge Dividends

Your best dividend investment right now could be in the real estate market. Here are four REITs to consider.

Make Room for Public Storage Shares

This REIT stock has been outperforming the market for almost four years.

Senior Housing REITs Offer Great Dividends, Big Growth

The burgeoning baby boomer population should boost Senior Housing REITs and other elder care stocks.

Duke Realty Is a Cluttered REIT House

DRE isn't stinking it up, but other REITs are more appealing.