Realty Income and W.P. Carey are the top two players in the net lease niche, offering attractive yields with different dividend histories. Realty Income focuses on retail assets, while W.P. Carey is focused on industrial assets. Both REITs own properties in North America and Europe, providing geographic diversification. Realty Income has a 5.6% dividend yield and a 30-year streak of dividend increases, while W.P. Carey has a 5.8% yield with a shorter dividend streak. Investors looking for stability may prefer Realty Income, while those willing to take on more risk might consider W.P. Carey for its growth prospects. Both REITs offer a diversified investment option for investors.

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