150 Types of Unusual Investments – The List

143. Vending Machines – while owning a vending machine is not necessarily a passive investment, it can generate a very good return on investment because the machine itself is typically not that expensive relative to the amount of sales.

Some vending machines are as basic as old school gumball machines or Coke and snack machines, while others dispense higher value items like electronics, clothing, face cremes, or even champagne.

Many vending machines have moved away from relying on just coins or bills, and moved to credit card and other payment methods.