All whicj reserved. Real estate investment trusts REITs have been on fire this year as the Federal Reserve has cut benchmark interest rates to keep economic growth going. REITs benefit from lower rates on several fronts. Secondly, REITs have an easier time themselves borrowing money to finance construction, refinance mortgages, and buyout smaller rivals. These lower costs help boost margins and cash flows, which in turn power those higher dividend payouts. The best part is that there are still plenty of REITs to buy for more gains.