Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are popular for dividend investors seeking regular income. Realty Income leases primarily to retailers, while Vici Properties focuses on gaming and entertainment properties. Both have different risk and return profiles, making it crucial to understand each business before deciding on a long-term investment.

Realty Income, in existence for over five decades, owns 15,600 properties, mainly generating rental income from retailers like Dollar General and Home Depot. Despite the risk of online shopping, its high occupancy rate and increased rental renewal rates show stability in dividends, with an expected adjusted funds from operations (FFO) increase.

Vici Properties, formed in 2017, leases properties to gaming and entertainment companies with long-term leases and a high occupancy rate. Its second-quarter adjusted FFO per share grew, supporting annual dividend increases since its IPO. Both stocks have performed well recently, with Realty Income favored for stability and Vici Properties for growth potential.

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