Real estate investment trusts will benefit from lower interest rates.The past few years have been challenging for most real estate investment trusts (REITs). Higher interest rates have weighed on real estate values to increase their income yields above those of lower-risk income investments like bonds. In addition, higher rates have made it more expensive for REITs to borrow money to fund development projects and acquisitions. However, rates likely won't stay this high for much longer. The Federal Reserve p ...