Stag Industrial (NYSE: STAG) is a relatively young real estate investment trust (REIT) that's quickly made a good name for itself. For example, it has increased its dividend annually for over a decade. Is an upstart REIT that still has something to prove a safe investment for conservative-leaning income investors?

What if I told you that there is a REIT out there with a similar focus, more diversification, and an even longer track record of annual dividend hikes? That's W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC), and it also has a higher yield.

Here's why you might want to consider buying W.P. Carey over Stag.

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