Group 1 - The article discusses the unpredictability of geopolitical events such as the war between Iran and Israel and the trade war, which have impacted market performance [1] - It highlights that markets are struggling with negative headlines, alongside rising rates and inflation [1] Group 2 - The article emphasizes the importance of in-depth research on various investment vehicles including REITs, mREITs, Preferreds, BDCs, MLPs, and ETFs [1]