Earn Passive Income From the Government Using This Hack

In an era where financial stability is paramount, exploring avenues for reliable passive income has become increasingly crucial. One often overlooked option is earning dividends from government-operated properties. 

Here's how: a real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in owning and managing properties leased exclusively to government agencies. Let’s dig in.

Easterly Government Properties 

Easterly Government Properties DEA owns and manages a portfolio of properties leased to government agencies and contractors. Its portfolio currently consists of 90 properties containing approximately 8.8 million total leased square feet, which are leased to 40 different tenants, including the FBI, DEA, and Department of Defense.

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Easterly currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.265 per share, equating to an annualized dividend of $1.06 per share, which gives its stock a yield of about 9.45% at the time of this writing.

On top of having a high yield, Easterly has shown a dedication to growing its dividend. It has raised its annual dividend five times since its initial public offering in 2015, so investors should consider it a reliable source of income with the opportunity to grow over time.

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