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nvestors seeking dividend income may want to consider these top real estate stocks.

    Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can provide a reliable source of dividend income due to their consistent rental income. Many REITs reinvest capital to expand their portfolios, supporting rental income and dividend growth. Among the most compelling REITs for dividend income are EPR Properties (EPR), Realty Income (O), and Healthpeak Properties (DOC).

    These three REITs offer high-yielding monthly dividends, making them ideal choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their stable rental income is supported by long-term leases with operators, providing a steady stream of cash flow.

    EPR Properties focuses on experiential real estate such as movie theaters and attractions, leasing properties to operators under long-term net leases. The REIT expects to generate between $5.00 and $5.16 per share in funds from operations (FFO) this year, covering its monthly dividend payments of $0.295 per share ($3.54 annually). This translates to a dividend yield of over 6%, turning a $2,000 investment into $120 of annual dividend income.

    EPR Properties reinvests excess cash after paying dividends into additional experiential properties, growing the REIT's FFO per share by 3%-4% annually and supporting dividend growth within that range. The company has lined up $148 million in experiential development and redevelopment projects over the next two years.

    Realty Income owns a diversified portfolio of retail, industrial, gaming, and other properties, net leased to leading companies. Its high-quality portfolio generates durable rental income to support its monthly dividend. Realty Income has declared 661 consecutive monthly dividends throughout its history and raised its payment 131 times since its public market listing in 1994.

    Healthpeak Properties holds a diversified portfolio of healthcare real estate, producing consistent and growing rental income. This stable income supports the landlord's monthly dividend, which yields nearly 6.5%. Healthpeak's existing portfolio should grow its rental income by around 3% per year due to contractual rental escalation clauses.

    These three REITs have strong financial positions that enable continued investments in new income-generating properties, fueling further income and dividend growth. They are top choices for investors seeking dependable passive income from their $2,000 investment.