I continue to slowly buy more shares of Realty Income. I want to become financially independent. For me, that means generating enough passive income to cover my recurring expenses. Investing in dividend stocks is a big part of my strategy. I focus on companies that pay above-average dividends that should steadily rise in the future. Realty Income (O 0.28%) fits my strategy perfectly. The real estate investment trust (REIT) has done a phenomenal job increasing its monthly dividend over the years. It recently ...