REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) are legally required to pay out at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders. That means as an investor, you’re getting access to a portion of the income that real estate companies generate without having to buy or manage physical properties yourself. Most REITs pay dividends every quarter, but some pay monthly, and that difference matters more than people think. Monthly dividend REITs give you: More frequent cash flow, which can help if you’re tryin