These five REITs ranked as the top performers over the past two decades.Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be very enriching investments, especially over the long term. REITs have historically outperformed stocks over periods of more than 20 years. A big driver of those above-average returns is their growing dividends. Several REITs stand out for enriching returns over the past two decades: To look at those returns through a different lens, these REITs have grown a $10,000 investment made 20 years a ...