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To: JimisJim who wrote (5704)	9/4/2010 2:45:34 AM
From: chowder	Respond to of 34328

Yes, I worry about their payout ratio. That's why it isn't a priority buy for me. If they can get back down to their historic 85%, I would feel a lot more comfortable. It is an MLP though, I think ... and they can carry 100% pay out ratios.

To: JimisJim who wrote (5704)	9/6/2010 7:30:29 PM
From: chowder	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 34328

I own O in an IRA and my taxable account. Both of my kids own it too. I've been thinking of adding another REIT. I think I'm going to go with NNN. Yield 6.1% Profit Margins 17.86% ROE 3.36% (a little low, but REITS have low ROE) 19 consecutive years of increasing dividends. There were only a few REITS that did not lower or eliminate their dividends during the financial crisis of 2008-2009. NNN continued to raise theirs! To show that kind of strength during the worst economic times since the Great Depression speaks volumes for the way this company is run. I'll add this one in the near future. I'll be using dividends from existing positions to buy NNN.