One of the best things about buying real estate investment trusts (REITs) is that with the right stock, an investor can not only gain some appreciation but also procure a solid monthly or quarterly dividend for additional income. But because not all REITs will deliver solid appreciation and dividend growth, it's important to look at a REIT's five-year history to help assess possible future returns. Take a look at one well-known REIT over the past five years, how much it's appreciated over that t
Income investors looking for higher-yielding stocks have often avoided the industrial sub-sector of real estate investment trusts (REITs). While some of the…