Looking for the Best REIT Dividend Stock? Start With This One

The current interest rate environment makes it difficult for income investors to find decent yield. With the credit markets awash in cash, bonds often have a pretty lousy risk/reward ratio.

That said, income investors should take a close look at real estate investment trusts (REITs), where they can still find strong companies that pay consistently and raise their dividend regularly. Realty Income (NYSE: O) is one of the first companies that should come to mind.

Let's find out a bit more about this REIT and its dividend potential.

Source Fool.com