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This more often than not leads to very WHAT YOU NEED TO

stable dividend production. Some KNOW ABOUT
OFFICE REITS
might even call them boring, and the
Though it’s not the whole story, there's
same goes for their actual share prices.
a lot of truth to that saying.
Being such very armored
Naturally then, the same thing
securities, healthcare REIT stocks tend
applies to real estate investment trusts,
to move slower than other kinds. Then
including office REITs. Within each
again, they also tend to drop less in
individual market, the “where” factor
tumultuous times, which – on top of
plays a major role in determining
their dividend potential – makes them
current rental rates, future rent
worthwhile considerations more often
increases and property occupancy.
than not.
For instance, properties located
You no doubt know the
in a city’s central business district
old adage that the three key
(CBD) may garner higher rental rates
considerations when dealing with
than a suburban location due to less
real estate are location, location, and
easy-access foot traffic by way of
location.
walking, trains, or buses.