COPT Defense Properties: Not Your Average Office REIT

ProArtWork/E+ via Getty Images Introduction I've often been hesitant to write about REITs as I'm of the view that many will suffer in a higher rate environment. With office REITs in particular, there's pain in the sector. And for good reason. High interest rates, high levels of leverage, the shift to work-from-home, and urbanization trends have all been factors that have led to investors selling office REITs. However, there's opportunity for investors willing to dig deeper. In this article, I'll discuss ...