Real estate investments can be an excellent way to earn returns, generate cash flow, hedge against inflation, and diversify an investment portfolio. However, buying physical properties can be costly, difficult and risky for an individual.
Instead, investors can buy shares of diversified real estate investment trusts, or REITs. REITs are public companies that own large portfolios of real estate and pay dividends. There are many different types of REITs, providing investors access to residential, commercial and specialty real estate. Here are 10 of the best REITs to buy in 2025, according to Morningstar analysts.
This post originally appeared at U.S. News & World Report.