REITs deserve a larger allocation today, driven by attractive valuations, structural demand, and reliable income across diverse sectors. Data center REITs like Equinix, Digital Realty, and Iron Mountain benefit from AI and cloud-driven demand, with strong growth and supply scarcity. Industrial REITs such as Prologis, EastGroup, and STAG Industrial offer structural growth, with EastGroup favored for its Sunbelt focus and robust internal growth.