Stop Lying to Yourself About Passive Income

The myth of “set it and forget it” exposed.

If you’ve ever heard someone say, “Real estate is passive income,” and your eyes lit up...

I get it.

Mine did too.

But let me tell you a little story.

Years ago, a guy I knew—let’s call him “Dave”—bought his first rental. Nice single-family home. Great area. Solid tenant. He’d done his homework.

First few months? Everything was golden.

• Then the garbage dispos…