I'll add that besides significantly better tax benefits than the S&P, passively investing can offer you: a consistent income stream that isn’t impacted by the ups and downs of the stock market, reduced risk with higher returns (Outperformed the stock market for the past 30 years), you own a real tangible asset (not trading paper for paper) Generates reliable cash dividends of 7 – 10% (paid out monthly in some cases) Once in a lifetime trend creating more renters and driving growth, professional management, Inflation protection, more resilient to market downturns. 

The monetary policy in the USA aims to drive inflation at a constant rate, which is one reason prices increase.

This would diversify my income, creating multiple streams of income, without taking up any of my time in return. 

I have been doing student rentals for a long time. I have single family homes with students renting by the room. With students there is bound to be maintenance issues perpetually. I have been handling these myself as ...

However, after the election, we've got a steady stream of buyers going through.  

I have about 60-70K to invest and my goal is to get some cash flow as a passive stream of income.

Anyone constantly having the plumber out to their rental units?

Use it to create streams of income otherwise, it becomes a liability.

MLS and wholesalers are another consistent stream on good deals. 

Best part is that it is another stream of income.