There are many investment opportunities out there. For where the markets are at right now, many investors are looking for defensive plays—places where they feel safe, and get some income along the way to offset any uncertainty.

They’re mostly overlooking real estate, however, given lingering fears from the last recession over a decade ago. That’s too bad, because there are some great opportunities today, which can give investors above-average income compared to the average stock.

That lingering fear in the market also means that there’s plenty of upside potential for many names in the space as well. This combination of high current income and capital gains, irrespective of what the stock market is doing, makes for an attractive opportunity right now.