3 High-Yield REITs To Buy in January

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be great options for income-seeking investors. They must pay out 90% of their taxable income via dividends to comply with IRS regulations. Because of that, they often offer above-average dividend yields. For example, the average REIT currently yields around 3%, more than double that of the S&P 500. 

Some REITs offer even higher yields. Three high-yield REITs that stand out as top buys this January are Realty Income (NYSE: O), EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR), and Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW).

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