Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are one of the most popular options for investors seeking regular income. A REIT must distribute more than 90% of its earnings each year in order to maintain its tax-free status. For investors, that means relatively high dividend payments and consistent dividend policies.
REITs rebounded from the subprime mortgage meltdown of 2008 that hammered real property values for some years.
They have become popular with investors because they often pay a higher dividend yield than corporate or government bonds. The shares also are traded on exchanges, giving them the potential for growth as well as income. The …
