REIT

This Lodging Stock is a Stable Growth and Income Play

RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on acquiring premium-branded, focused-service and compact full-service hotels.  The Company’s portfolio consists of 145 hotels in 21 states and theDistrict of Columbia, with a total of more than 21,600 rooms.  RLJ is a great growth and income stock as it is …

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Health Care REIT Posts Stronger Rental Income

Health Care REIT Inc.’s (HCN) fourth-quarter earnings more than doubled as the company saw stronger rental income and resident fees and posted a significantly higher gain on sales of properties.  HCN will benefit from an aging Baby Boomer generation’s growing demand for assisted and independent living facilities in the coming years. With a significant presence …

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PSA Profits up 24% – Increases Dividend 14%

Public Storage’s (PSA) fourth-quarter profit rose 24% as the real-estate investment trust posted wider margins, although revenue missed analysts’ expectations.  Public Storage reported income of $271.4 million, or $1.22 a share, up from $ 220.2 million, or 96 cents a share, a year earlier. Per-share earnings reflect effects from preferred and restricted shares. Excluding foreign …

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This Healthcare REIT will Grow EPS 20% in 2013

Medical Properties Trust, Inc.’s (NYSE: MPW) continued successful execution of its growth and investment strategies have driven the Company’s strong results.  Since 2010, MPW has made hospital investments totaling more than $1.0 billion with average returns of more than 10%.  MPW has rewarded shareholders with a current dividend yield of 6.81%. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. operates as …

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REIT Conversion with 18% Special Dividend Yield

Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc. (NYSE: RHP) declared a special dividend of $6.84 a share, marking another step towards the hospitality-and-entertainment company’s conversion into a real estate investment trust.  The dividend is payable to stockholders of record as of Nov. 13. The company plans to pay the dividend on Dec. 21. The special dividend equates to a dividend yield of …

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Get Paid Monthly Income from this new REIT with a Strong Buy Recommendation

American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARCP) is an externally managed real estate company that owns and acquires single tenant free standing commercial real estate properties that are primarily net leased on a medium-term basis generally to investment grade tenants.  The Company commenced operations in September 2011 in conjunction with the closing of its IPO. Prior to …

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Hatteras Financial (HTS) has a 12% Dividend Yield

Hatteras Financial (HTS) is a real estate investment trust formed in 2007 to invest in single-family residential mortgage pass-through securities guaranteed or issued by U.S. Government agencies or U.S. Government-sponsored entities, such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae.   Hatteras announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Book value per share increased 7.8% …

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