That's all great as long as you are flying, actively employed and don't mind spending an extra day or two away from home each month. I totally get guys who do that. But personally, my side hustle (rental property) is as much about revenue now as it is part of a long-term plan to generate income and preserve wealth post-retirement. Hire a trusted, competent manager/management company and it really is a hands-off business with little effort 95% of the time. As a data point, I would estimate that I spend about 2 hours per month actively thinking about or having to be involved in any of my properties. Way less time involved than even picking up a green slip. And if you're the kind of sick individual who happens to enjoy evaluating properties and delving into the finances of it, then that 5% that is "work" doesn't even really seem like work. Your reward for this minimal effort? A few thousand dollars a month just deposited in your account while letting someone else pay for you to build equity that can be cashed out or borrowed against when and how you choose.