Real estate stands as a cornerstone of wealth generation, and as 19th-century British philosopher and economist John Stuart Mill once, said, "Landlords grow rich in their sleep." Landlords don't merely collect rental income; they also reap the rewards of property value appreciation. While it's nice to collect monthly rental income from an investment property, being a landlord does come with hassles. Don’t miss: Investing in real estate just got a whole lot simpler. With as little as $100, averag
When investors consider the acquisition of a stock, they sort through numerous variables to make an informed decision. They should assess the fundamentals of a stock as well as its historical performance, dividend growth and recent events. Investors must also ask whether the time is right to acquire the stock and determine whether it's currently overbought or oversold. Do the moving averages and other technical indicators support a purchase? How do analysts perceive the company's prospects? Thes
Analysts downgrading stocks is an everyday occurrence and certainly nothing out of the ordinary. But it's major news when well-regarded stocks with large followings are the subjects of the downgrades. This week began with downgrades on three popular real estate investment trusts (REITs) across three different subsectors. Two of the downgrades were by the same analyst with Bank of America Securities and one was by an analyst with Argus Research. Take a look at the three REITs that could be in for