Note: This is the final article of an eight-part series on Realty Income Corporation. Previous articles have discussed the company's history, business model, industry, income statement/balance sheet, management, growth opportunities, and risks. Realty Income Corporation is one of the most popular and highly regarded real estate investment trusts in the market and for good reason. Since going public in 1994, Realty Income has delivered market-beating returns and an income stream that has steadily risen.