Author: Matthew Frankel, Motley Fool

It has a proven track record of outperforming the S&P 500, especially during falling rate environments.

I’ve already bought shares more than a dozen times.

They could provide steady income and peace of mind for years to come.

You don’t need to buy individual REITs to benefit from their growth and income potential.

All of these names are down at least 45% from their all-time highs.