Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) might provide great material for a country song. And I'm talking about one of those truck-broke-down-wife-left-me-and-there-ain't-no-beer-left kinds of country songs.

The healthcare REIT's revenue and earnings are declining. A major tenant is behind on its rent. The stock is down nearly 60% from its 52-week high. Short-sellers are betting a lot of money that it's going to fall even more. 

Yet Wall Street expects this ultra-high-yield dividend stock to soar by 51% in the next 12 months.

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