Best 3 REITs to own for reliable passive income in 2026

As central bank policy stabilizes and real estate valuations recalibrate, income-focused investors are increasingly looking toward real estate investment trusts (REITs) to secure durable cash flows. However, capturing reliable passive income in today's market requires looking beyond raw yield – it demands balance sheet strength, high portfolio occupancy, and clear distribution visibility.

Invezz • 10 hours ago

The REIT Recovery Broadens Beyond Rates

As REIT earnings season kicks into gear this week, we preview results and major sector trends based on recent operating indicators, company commentary, and real estate market data. REITs enter earnings season with solid momentum, outperforming the market despite elevated Treasury yields and geopolitical volatility, as investors refocus on earnings growth, property fundamentals, dividends, M&A, and capital allocation. Encouraging green shoots have become more plentiful, including resilient hotel demand, robust senior housing growth, improving apartment and industrial fundamentals, and a rebound in retail leasing following a softer Q1.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026

Healthpeak & Brookfield Form Outpatient Medical Joint Venture

DOC's $2.1 billion outpatient medical portfolio joint venture with BAM provides long-term capital while preserving control and future growth potential.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 21, 2026

Healthpeak Properties and Brookfield Form a $2.1 Billion Strategic Joint Venture

DENVER & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DOC) ("Healthpeak") and Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) (“Brookfield”), today announced the formation of a long-term strategic capital partnership through a joint venture involving a portfolio of outpatient medical buildings across the United States.The portfolio contributed by Healthpeak is comprised of 86 properties totaling approximately 5.6 million square feet, valued at approximately $2.1 billion. The p.

Business Wire • Jul 20, 2026

3 Healthcare REITs to Buy as America Ages in July

America's demographic clock keeps ticking, and the money is following the wrinkles.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 17, 2026

Top 10 Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2026

In this bonus episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski talk dividend stock investing. They unpack the performance of dividend stocks during the first half of 2026, including how the performance of dividend stocks stacked up against that of the broad market and which sectors drove the performance.

Morningstar • Jul 16, 2026

High Yield REIT Portfolio: 10 Year Anniversary

2CHYP is our high-yield REIT portfolio containing 15-20 stocks at any given time. Mispricing is common among REITs and serves as a means of capturing excess value. Current opportunities include mispriced REIT preferreds like Pebblebrook Preferred H and undervalued single-family rental REITs such as Invitation Homes.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 10, 2026

Healthpeak Properties Declares Monthly Common Stock Cash Dividends for the Third Quarter of 2026

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DOC) ("Healthpeak"), a leading owner, operator, and developer of real estate for healthcare discovery and delivery, announced that on July 9, 2026, its Board of Directors declared a monthly common stock cash dividend of $0.10167 per share for the third quarter of 2026, payable on the payment dates set forth in the table below to stockholders of record as of the close of business on the corresponding record date in the table below. The.

Business Wire • Jul 9, 2026

Equity REITs: Takeaways From REITWeek 2026

REITs are poised for 6-7% earnings growth in coming years, outpacing the historical 3-4% average, with multiple sectors showing accelerating fundamentals. Shopping centers, healthcare (notably senior housing), and data centers are standout sectors, benefiting from robust private market demand, supply constraints, and AI-driven tailwinds. Office REITs see improving leasing, especially from AI-related demand, while quality bifurcation widens; overweight positions in BXP and CUZ reflect this thesis.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 5, 2026

3 REITs to Buy for Passive Income in July

Income investors entering July 2026 are getting a friendlier setup than they had six months ago.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 3, 2026