ATU Images/The Image Bank via Getty Images Generally speaking, real estate investment trusts, or REITs (VNQ), are well-positioned to continue growing their dividend payments in 2024 and beyond. That's because: REIT payout ratios are historically low. REIT balance sheets are the strongest they have ever been. Rents keep growing in most property sectors. Since REITs retain lots of cash flow, they can keep buying more properties. Interest rates are expected to drop further in the near term. Data by YCharts ...