Real estate investment trusts (REIT) are excellent investments for both income and growth. Over the past 20- and 25-year periods, REITs have outperformed stocks while also paying much higher dividend yields. 

Many investors flock to REITs with large market caps or enormous real estate portfolios, investing in companies like Realty Income, Prologis, and American Tower.

While they are certainly worthwhile stocks to own, they often trade at a premium, and due to their size and scale, they grow slowly. Under-the-radar REITs often have equal if not superior growth opportunities with better pricing.

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