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Realty Income remains a staple in dividend investors' portfolios. The commercial REIT's dividend - which pays out monthly and has for 665 consecutive months - is a large reason investors are confident in the stock moving forward. Another reason: its expanding footprint in the European market that has seen commercial properties with long-term net lease agreements added to its +13,000-property portfolio in the U.K., Spain and other countries.

Successful passive income investing doesn't have to be overly expensive or labor-intensive. With just $2,500 invested in a handful of stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs), you can target an annual income goal of $3,500. Not only that, but you can get cash in your account each and every month. The secret sauce is to combine high-paying dividend stocks with ETFs that offer juicy distribution yields. Overall, the math should work out in your favor. If you invest $2,500 in five stocks/ETFs, that would be a $12,500 total investment.