This REIT can generate a steadily rising stream of passive dividend income. The old saying that it takes money to make money is true, at least when it comes to generating passive income. You need to make up-front investments, and those will eventually start throwing off income. On the plus side, it can be easy to get started. For example, anyone can open a brokerage account and buy dividend-paying stocks. One great option today for income-seeking investors is W.P. Carey (WPC 1.07%). That real estate investm ...