Real estate investing includes risks such as declines in value of real estate, changing economic conditions, tax laws or property taxes. (danielstansey.com)
Bonds and bond funds are subject to interest rate risk and will decline in value as interest rates rise. (cambriafunds.com)
Look for the debt ratios and mortgage terms of whichever REITs you're considering to determine the quality of the REIT and whether it is likely to decline in value when interest rates rise. (canadiancapitalist.com)