If you are looking for a trio of reliable dividend stocks, this collection of hard asset stocks offers high yields and growth potential. The real estate investment trust (REIT) sector is known for offering investors a high level of dividend yield. That makes sense, since REITs were specifically designed to pass income on to shareholders via dividends. But if you're looking for the most reliable dividend-paying REITs, you'll want to focus on Federal Realty (FRT -0.27%), Realty Income (O -0.32%), and Essex Pr ...