The year got off to a rocky start with two straight months of declining total returns, but REITs ended the first quarter on a hot streak and are closing in on break-even for the year.
Alternative assets like real estate, private debt and private equity are seen as a way to diversify and earn returns uncorrelated with traditional financial markets.
Despite looming challenges related to rising interest rates, inflation and geopolitical issues, net lease investment could be headed for another big year.