It's often said that the best time to buy as an investor is when nobody else is willing. This is how you end up acquiring stocks at bargain-bin valuations. But how can you tell when other investors are hesitant to make stock purchases?

A good indicator of bearish sentiment is when stocks are near their 52-week or multiyear low. With the S&P 500 index off 25% so far this year, it shouldn't be surprising to learn that many quality stocks are hovering around their lowest valuations in years. Here are two real estate investment trusts (REITs) that income investors and value investors with capital to spare should consider snatching up today. 

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