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I do not think that REITs make very good investments for the time being due to 3 reasons:
Rentals in Singapore are starting to stagnate or decline
Refer to
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/singapore/singapore-retail-rents/1772026.html
http://www.commercialguru.com.sg/property-management-news/2015/2/83595/orchard-road-retail-rents-down-5-in-q4-to-decline-
https://www.ura.gov.sg/uol/media-room/news/2015/apr/pr15-18.aspx
Retail rents are starting to decrease while office rents are starting to stagnate. ......Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) seem popular among investors as they generally have high dividend yields and sell at a discount to the book value. They also pay out quarterly dividends, which is especially good for dividend investors who can quickly reinvest the dividends and compound their returns at a more frequent rate. I have not really covered REITs in my blog post so to start I'll just post some of my thoughts on investing REITs, then (maybe) I'll cover some of the REITs, but I've personally not invested in them before.
Investing in REITs can indeed be an attractive option for income-focused investors. The combination of high dividend yields and the potential for capital appreciation makes them a compelling choice. The quarterly dividend payouts provide a consistent income stream, and reinvesting those dividends can supercharge your long-term returns. It’s great to see you exploring this investment avenue, and I look forward to reading more about your insights and potential REIT picks in the future. Keep up the good work!