The REIT industry can achieve long-term positive outcomes if investors can manage short-run issues with Treasury yields and the issue of rate increases. This is due to the fact that fiscal stimulus, such as tax reduction and infrastructure spending, can boost demand, which in turn drives economic growth and inflation. At present, stocks like Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. AHH, Urban Edge Properties UE, Mack-Cali Realty Corp. CLI and Preferred Apartment Communities, INC. APTS have a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).