Stocks that pay dividends are a natural consideration for investors interested in building wealth over the years and for people in retirement focused on living on their investments.

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can fill both those bills. There also are a few dozen REITs that pay dividends monthly instead of quarterly, which helps to smooth out the income stream.

Here are three to consider: Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC), Dynex Capital (NYSE: DX), and Gladstone Commercial (NASDAQ: GOOD). Each provides passive income and some chance of share price appreciation that can combine for solid, satisfying total returns.

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Source Fool.com