There really isn't a bad time to invest in dividend stocks. But there are more advantageous times to buy than others. Bear markets, for example, can be a prime investment opportunity for income stocks since yield and pricing work inversely.

Considering many top dividend stocks are quickly recovering from last year's volatility, the higher-than-average yields we've been seeing might not be around much longer.

Three dividend stocks that stand out as solid buys right now are Realty Income (NYSE: O), Life Storage (NYSE: LSI), and American Tower (NYSE: AMT). Here's why April is an ideal time to invest in these top stocks. 

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