Key Points Medical Properties Trust is raising its dividend by 12%. The REIT has worked hard to improve its tenant base and balance sheet over the past few years. Its rental income should rise over the next several quarters as new tenants pay steadily rising rental rates. 10 stocks we like better than Medical Properties Trust › Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) has faced a series of challenges over the past few years. Two of its largest tenants went bankrupt, impacting its rental income. That c ...