If you want to build up a reliable stream of passive income, buying real estate is a well-worn path that can get you there. That said, most of us have limited options regarding the types of income-generating properties we can acquire.

Not many folks have enough cash lying around to build a new hospital. Even an outpatient surgery center requires far more capital than most can imagine controlling. Luckily, plenty of specialized real estate investment trusts (REITs) let everyday investors get in on the action, too.

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