Dividend stocks are a great way to generate income from your investments. However, most dividend stocks only provide payouts once a quarter. Some pay only semi-annually, and others pay their dividend just once per year. That can result in a very lumpy stream of income.

If you want consistent monthly income, just a handful of companies will pay out their dividend every month. That means finding one of those companies trading at a fair price is an absolute gem for income investors. Two companies can meet those narrow criteria and are worth a closer look for investors interested in monthly income: Realty Income (NYSE: O) and SL Green Realty (NYSE: SLG).

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