Apple Hospitality REIT benefits from a diverse portfolio of upscale, room-focused hotels across 87 markets, providing balanced exposure to business and leisure demand. Improving midweek occupancy signals a significant recovery in business travel, positioning APLE to capitalize on increasing demand and expand its EBITDA. Both DCF and dividend valuation models point to a substantial upside, indic...
September's investment activity was minimal, with $1,000 invested mainly in Business Development Companies, while I traveled through Hungary, Albania, and Oman. Traveling highlighted the benefits of lower living costs abroad, reinforcing the idea that financial independence is about where and how you live. My September dividend income hit a record $1,141, driven by Ares Capital and MidCap Finan...
Hurricane Helene caused significant flooding in Ashville, NC, and Atlanta, GA, impacting numerous REIT-owned properties, but the financial impact on REITs is likely less severe than it appears. REITs typically experience knee-jerk selloffs after property damage announcements, but these are often over-reactions and tend to reverse over time. Most REIT-owned properties are durable and well-insure...
Investment activity remained high in August, focusing on BDCs aiming to increase dividend income by at least $100 each month. Main portfolio picks included Ares Capital, Hercules Capital and Goldman Sachs BDC. Adjusted dividend income hit an all-time high in August, up 19% Y/Y.
REIT yields are becoming more competitive, especially with the likelihood of interest rate cuts and low inflation on the horizon. This article identifies 35 equity REITs yielding 4.75% or better and at least 20% undervalued, narrowing down to 11 based on dividend safety, balance sheet quality, and growth projections. Avoid high-yield "sucker" stocks and companies with declining revenues or weak...
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