Real estate can be a great spot to score a big-time income stream. Many real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer ultra-high dividend yields. That enables income-focused investors to generate a lot more income from every dollar they invest.

Realty Income (NYSE: O) and Vici Properties (NYSE: VICI) currently offer dividend yields approaching 6%, which is several times above the S 500's 1.3% dividend yield. That makes them great REITs to buy for income.

However, not all of the sector's eye-popping yields are worth it for income-focused investors. One REIT investors should avoid is AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC). Its nearly 15% dividend yield might not last forever.

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