High-yield stocks often get a bad rap as being risky bets. While it's true that investors should be wary of stocks with higher payouts, there are some excellent investment options in this space for investors looking for an extra dose of income. The key is to find companies that have rock-solid financials so that they can sustain their above-average payouts.Three companies that I believe are excellent high-yield options are Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD), Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW), and Brookfield Renewable Partners (NYSE: BEP).