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Real Estate Investment Trusts or REITs have always been popular with income investors for their consistent and high dividends.

Although the consumer economy undergirding EPR Properties faces rising risks, the latest market rumblings could also benefit EPR stock.

Healthcare REITs are poised to benefit from the growing healthcare industry. However, the sector is exposed to leverage and interest rate risks, among other risks. Amid this, investors could add quality healthcare REIT National Health (NHI) to their watchlist for reliable income and capital appreciation. Conversely, Welltower (WELL) and Healthcare…

Taking advantage of the return of capital (ROC) and Tax Cuts and Jobs Act rate reductions can significantly reduce the taxes on REIT distributions.

Indexed insurance policies and REIT preferred stock are options that focus on defense but still score financial points even if the markets are down.

721 exchanges, or UPREITs, can be an excellent tax mitigation strategy for real estate investors, though they’re not perfect for everyone.

Retail REITs have been under pressure amid the growth of e-commerce. So, we think Macerich (MAC) and Urban Edge (UE) should be avoided considering their weak fundamentals. Let’s discuss this in detail.

The changing retail landscape has put retail REITs under pressure. With online spending growing rapidly, retail REITs could remain under pressure. Amid this backdrop, investors could look to avoid fundamentally weak retail REITs Kite Realty (KRG), NETSTREIT (NTST), and Seritage Growth (SRG). Keep reading.

Experts are optimistic about REITs and expect increased IPO activity and M&A this year. So, it may be worthwhile for investors to consider investing in fundamentally strong REIT Saul Centers (BFS), which has a strong focus on stable dividend distribution and robust financial performance. Keep reading.