# Best-Performing REITs for October 2026 and How to Invest

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-16T22:42:52.146Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T23:19:53.505Z
Original source: [NerdWallet](https://www.nerdwallet.com/investing/learn/reit-investing)
Source published: 2026-10-01T07:00:00.000Z
Type: News
Topics: REITs

NerdWallet's REIT guide explains how investors can obtain exposure to income-producing real estate by buying shares in property-owning companies. It describes common holdings such as apartments, warehouses, hotels, shopping centers and self-storage properties, along with access through brokerage accounts.

The article outlines qualification requirements, including distribution of at least 90% of taxable income and tests governing assets, income and shareholder concentration. These requirements help explain the sector's focus on dividends, but a distribution requirement does not guarantee a particular yield or protect a shareholder from changes in market value.

[Read the original](https://www.nerdwallet.com/investing/learn/reit-investing)

## Research considerations

REIT news can cover acquisitions, operating results, distributions, capital raising, and liquidity. Publicly traded and nontraded structures can have different reporting and liquidity arrangements. Identify the actual vehicle before comparing an announcement with other investments.

- 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?

This Sequoia Research summary was prepared with AI assistance from the credited source. It is not independent verification of the source’s claims. The original publisher retains authorship of its reporting; follow the source link for the complete article.

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