Whether March comes in like a lion and leaves like a lamb, or vice versa, remains to be seen. But either way, it's a good time to prepare your investment portfolio to spring forward.

Some sectors have proven to be sound performers through all kinds of economic weather. They include real estate and, more specifically here, multifamily property owners operating as real estate investment trusts (REITs).

Three REITs to consider now because of their performance records and prospects going forward are Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE: MAA), Essex Property Trust (NYSE: ESS), and Camden Property Trust (NYSE: CPT).

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