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O, KIM and EPRT are leveraging top-tier assets, stable tenants and adaptive strategies to thrive in retail REIT recovery.

Warren Buffett has only very rarely invested in REITs and has largely steered clear of the real estate sector. I detail why. I also share why I do invest in REITs and explain my unique approach to the sector.

The trade war is making a comeback. This is bad news for REITs as higher tariffs lead to higher inflation and interest rates. But there's a silver lining for long-term oriented investors.

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT; the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock for the second quarter of 2025. On an annualized basis the second quarter 2025 dividend of $0.30 equals $1.20 per share, an increase of $0.02 per share compared to the previous annualized dividend. The dividend is payable on July 14, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close o.

Many REITs pay dividends on a monthly basis. Some of them are offering high dividend yields today. I present 5 of the best monthly paying REITs for passive income.

Net Lease REITs create value by investing at returns above their cost of capital; WACC is a key metric for quality assessment. Top Net Lease REITs like Agree Realty, Essential Properties, Four Corners, VICI, and Realty Income have the most attractive WACCs and investment spreads. High-yield or cheap REITs often have elevated payout ratios and weaker balance sheets, signaling higher risk and possible dividend instability.

REITs have been in the penalty box for nearly 3.5 years now. This has opened up some highly compelling opportunities in the sector. I share my top 2 high-yield REIT picks right now.

EPRT's focus on mid-market, service-oriented tenants and sale-leaseback deals enables superior returns and diversification versus larger REIT peers. Strong Q1 2025 results, healthy rent coverage, low leverage, and conservative AFFO guidance highlight EPRT's financial strength and resilience. EPRT's lower payout ratio and robust balance sheet support future growth, justifying its premium valuation over peers with higher yields but less flexibility.

US equity markets surged this week - extending a dramatic post "Liberation Day" rebound - after the White House announced a trade truce with China, while investors cheered surprisingly cool inflation data. Quelling one of the primary recession risks, the U.S. and China reached a surprising breakthrough in agreeing to slash tariffs to pre-retaliation levels during a 90-day negotiating period. More good news on the inflation front. Despite the broad-based tariff hikes in April, the critical CPI and the PPI both showed the lowest annual increase in inflation since 2021.

I focus on buying high-quality, high-yielding dividend growth stocks. When they go on sale, I pounce. I share two that are trading at highly compelling opportunities after recent pullbacks.