When looking at income-oriented investments, consistency is one of the keys. And on that front, there aren't many companies that have been as consistent as Realty Income (NYSE: O). The real estate investment trust (REIT) has increased its dividend for 29 straight years, announcing its 643rd consecutive common stock monthly dividend in January.

To determine whether Realty Income's dividend is sustainable, let's first look at what the company does and how it grows its distribution, and then address what risks its dividend could face.

Realty Income owns a portfolio of real estate assets, primarily serving the retail sector. It also owns some industrial and gaming properties.

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