Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are more known for their dividends than their growth prospects. However, some REITs offer the best of both worlds. They pay attractive dividends and deliver strong growth.

Two REITs that offer a compelling combination of income and growth are EastGroup Properties (NYSE: EGP) and MAA (NYSE: MAA). Here's a closer look at these two fast-growing dividend stocks.

EastGroup Properties recently declared its 170th consecutive quarterly dividend. The industrial REIT's yield is over 2.6% at the current share price. That's well above the 1.6% dividend yield on an S&P 500 index fund. 

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