3 Quality REITs to Buy With Secure Dividends

The appeal of REITs is straightforward: REITs allow anyone the opportunity to profit from real estate properties, without actually having to own property. REITs operate across a number of sectors, including industrial, healthcare and retail. REITs are required to distribute the vast majority of their taxable income to shareholders, in exchange for a favorable tax status. As a result, investors can find high dividend yields across the REIT universe. In addition, investors should focus on REITs with quality business models and sustainable dividend payouts.

These 3 REITs have safe dividends, even in a recession, along with their high yields: Realty Income (O) is a retail focused REIT that owns more than 4,000 mostly standalone properties. Federal Realty (FRT) was founded in 1962 and concentrates in high-income, densely populated coastal markets in the U.S. Safehold (SAFE) is a ground lease REIT that provides a more capital-efficient way for businesses to own buildings.

Source: InvestorPlace

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