Net Lease REITs Masterclass: 5 REITs To Buy (And 5 To Avoid)
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In this video, we take a deep dive into triple net lease REITs—what they are, why they’ve historically delivered high margins, and how cost of capital and potential rate-cut tailwinds could drive AFFO and dividend growth ahead. We break down fundamentals, payout ratios, lease terms, tenant quality, valuation multiples, and M&A dynamics across the space.
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Timestamps:
- 0:00 – Intro & Stock Market Update
- 1:20 – Defense in Football & Defensive Stock Strategy
- 1:46 – Why Net Lease REITs Are Brad’s Favorite Property Sector
- 2:34 – Net Lease REITs Masterclass: “Nothing But Net” Series
- 3:13 – What Is a Triple Net Lease REIT (NNN Explained)
- 4:47 – Why Landlords Love Net Lease REITs (Passive Income)
- 5:23 – Net Lease REIT Market Size: $14 Trillion Opportunity
- 6:28 – Why Tenants Choose Leasing vs. Owning (Cost of Capital)
- 7:27 – Net Lease REIT Universe: 21 Companies & Market Caps
- 8:17 – Dividend Yields, Payout Ratios, & REIT Valuations
- 9:08 – Net Lease REIT Performance (Year-to-Date & Five-Year Trends)
- 10:15 – Fundamentals & Cost of Capital Impact on REITs
- 12:09 – 5 Net Lease REITs to Avoid (Dividend Cuts & Risky Assets)
- 16:00 – JV Team REITs: Mid-Tier & Potential M&A Targets
- 19:20 – Gaming REITs: GLPI vs. VICI + Other Takeover Plays
- 22:20 – Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) – Risks of External Management
- 23:50 – New REIT Players: Curbline & Front Yard Realty
- 24:55 – WP Carey (WPC) Dividend Cut & Future Outlook
- 26:23 – Transition to Top Picks: Fab Five REITs to Buy
- 26:29 – National Retail Properties (NNN) – Dividend Aristocrat REIT
- 28:57 – Agree Realty (ADC) – Investment Grade Tenants & Ground Leases
- 30:50 – Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) – Safest Payout Ratio
- 31:52 – VICI Properties (VICI) – Casinos + Experiential REIT Growth
- 33:09 – Realty Income (O) – The Monthly Dividend Company
- 35:09 – REIT Returns Outlook: Dividends, Valuations & Growth
- 36:10 – Outro
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Brad Thomas is the Editor of the Forbes Real Estate Investor.
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