A little delayed gratification will go a long way. 

Cash flowing properties (rental property) is delayed gratification, however, it is your path to wealth if you know how to control the cash flow and reduce risk of bad tenants.

(a) A tenant to a residential lease may terminate a lease agreement in the manner provided in this section without penalty or liability, if the tenant or another authorized occupant fears imminent violence after being subjected to:(1) domestic abuse, as that term is defined under section 518B.01, subdivision 2;(2) criminal sexual conduct under sections 609.342 to 609.3451; or(3) stalking, as that term is defined under section 609.749, subdivision 1.

I know, it's crazy, but in this day and age we're really sick of sexual harassment and the smart women aren't putting up with it anymore. 

Your state jurisdiction may also prohibit any preferences based on sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, source of income, or other criteria.

The new generation of investors, exposed only to crowdfunded deals as they are, have been conditioned to expecting immediate passive income gratification i.e. current pay on preferred returns. 

I feel like you can have both, peace of mind when you come home and income generating property but there is usually delayed gratification involved.  

I truly believe that willingness and ability to delay gratification is the number one trait for the average person to make it in RE.

Delayed gratification isn't fun, but it's smart.

Is it freedom today or gratification sooner rather than later.