REITs offer lots of income and upside potential right now.Hundreds of companies pay dividends. Many of them are excellent options for those seeking a steadily rising income stream.However, some of the smartest dividend stocks to buy right now are real estate investment trusts (REITs). They have been under a lot of pressure in recent years because of the impact higher interest rates have on real estate values. Their stock prices have fallen, boosting their dividend yields. That enables investors to generate ...