# 3 Net Lease REITs That Could Keep Sending Investors Dividend Checks for Years

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-16T22:42:52.146Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T23:18:02.474Z
Original source: [Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/articles/3-net-lease-reits-could-134522026.html)
Source published: 2026-10-13T13:45:22.000Z
Type: News
Topics: REITs

An analysis carried by Yahoo Finance compares NNN REIT, Realty Income and Essential Properties Realty Trust as dividend-paying net-lease landlords. The article highlights their sale-leaseback activity, distribution histories and differing levels of dividend coverage.

It uses adjusted funds from operations to assess payouts and identifies Essential Properties' lower payout ratio as a larger cushion within the group. The report also emphasizes refinancing risk as borrowing costs rise. Its quoted yields and interest-rate comparisons are publication-period figures, and its favorable assessments represent the source's investment analysis rather than Sequoia recommendations.

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## Research considerations

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- Which REIT or portfolio is covered, and what period does the announcement describe?
- How do the reported figures relate to debt, operating performance, distribution coverage, and liquidity?

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