Lenders tightened their underwriting criteria in recent months. But they have also reported a drop in demand as investors wait out the storm.

Smaller investors are replacing institutional buyers, seeing an opportunity in the long-coveted real estate market.

Investors now have options in both public and private markets to take stakes in American farmland.

Healthcare and residential REITs led the way with gains over 4% in April. Some other segments were down 2% during the month.