Buffett scoops up these players when he feels they're undervalued and have what it takes to gain the recognition of the rest of the market over time -- then he holds on and generally wins as these companies steadily grow earnings and their businesses. He also is a big fan of dividends and has benefited from owning Dividend Kings like Coca-Cola for decades and collecting passive income.So, first, a quick note on how Buffett goes about investing . He has built an empire as chairman and chief executive officer ...