2 Bond-Like REITs to Buy Now (and 1 to Sell)
April 28, 2017 at 06:00 AM EDT
What could be better than receiving a raise every year? How about getting more cash in your pocket, and increasing your net worth? Owning high-quality REITs (real estate investment trusts) with track records of consistently growing dividends is a proven strategy that delivers income today and rewards you with attractive gains for retirement , too. Let’s consider three well-known REIT names to show how dividend growth can drive price appreciation, and generate outsized returns. There is no magic formula. It really boils down to common sense. A dividend cut or stagnant pay-out can spell disaster, while a growing dividend rewards investors two ways. Well-Covered Dividends Matter Real estate investment trusts own hundreds or even thousands of properties, with an enormous number of restrooms, parking lots and roofs that must be maintained. ... Read more