Those holding REITs have seen their portfolios lag behind in recent years, with the sector struggling under the weight of rising interest rates. The current economic climate has been particularly harsh on REITs, which are feeling the strain from increased borrowing costs and a shift in investor preference towards safer fixed-income assets. In particular, with rates still hovering above 5%, REITs face intensifying debt financing costs, squeezing their profit margins while remaining less attractive compared t ...