Core Viewpoint - Retired investors are increasingly focusing on monthly dividend stocks as a way to generate income from their savings, with Realty Income, Agree Realty, and EPR Properties being notable options due to their high yields and unique business models [1][14]. Group 1: Company Overview - Realty Income is the largest net lease REIT with over 15,600 properties, primarily in the retail sector, and has a diversified portfolio that includes industrial assets and other opportunistic categories [5][6]. - Agree Realty is smaller, with around 2,400 properties, and is entirely focused on retail in the U.S., which allows for more significant impacts from smaller investments on growth [8]. - EPR Properties specializes in experiential properties like amusement parks and movie theaters, offering the highest yield at 6.2%, but has faced challenges due to the pandemic and changing consumer preferences [10][11]. Group 2: Dividend Performance - Realty Income has a long history of increasing its monthly dividend, with a 4% annualized increase rate over three decades, resulting in a current yield of 5.6% [7]. - Agree Realty has increased its dividend at approximately 6% annually over the past decade, leading to a total growth of over 60% in that period, with a current yield of 4.1% [9]. - EPR Properties' dividend was cut during the pandemic but is now in growth mode, although it remains below pre-cut levels, reflecting ongoing challenges in its business [12][13]. Group 3: Investment Appeal - Realty Income appeals to conservative investors seeking reliable dividends, while Agree Realty attracts those focused on dividend growth [14]. - EPR Properties may appeal to more aggressive investors interested in turnaround stories, despite its higher risk profile [14].