The first $1,000 in annual dividend income arguably takes the longest to achieve because investors need to set aside capital to invest and don't yet really have the benefit of compounding. With its top five markets -- Texas, the United Kingdom, California, Florida, and Illinois -- contributing only 35% of its annualized base rent (ABR), Realty Income is geographically diverse. Realty Income's portfolio diversification, annual lease escalators linked to inflation, and steady expansion of the business have led to impressive results.