This year has flown by. Summer is winding down as we prepare to flip the calendar to September. The fall brings the return of cooler weather, vibrant colors, and favorite flavors. 

This fall could also bring some changes to the stock market and certain companies. Now's a good time to prepare for some potentially compelling investment opportunities that could emerge in the coming months. Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEMKT: VNQ), Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW), and (NYSE: WY) stand out to a few Fool.com contributors for catalysts they have on the horizon. Here's why investors will want to put these dividend stocks on their fall watchlist. 

Marc Rapport (Vanguard Real Estate ETF): Since their creation in the 1960s, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have proved to be a great way to invest in real property and generate real income without the hassles of direct ownership.

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