What's the best PASSIVE Real Estate investment?

[Rudy Curtler]

Hi everyone!  

Just wanted to start a discussion to see what real estate niche has provided the best $/hr spent of your time as an investor.  How did you find it and how are you measuring that return on your time?  I've been doing this for 13+ years and haven't really found a truly 'passive' niche yet.  

Thanks for any insight!

[Ronald Isgate]

Most of my clients who look for passive investments in real estate tend to go the lending route - i.e. invest their money with a hard money/private lending entity fund.  You get a return on your investment - anywhere in the 6-10% range depending on the fund - and its all backed by RE.  Its truly passive since you invest you money for a set period of time and get your return.  Another option is being a Limited Partner in a venture.  Both options by definition have you performing zero work, but thats a blessing and a curse.  You are essentially investing in an entity you dont have control over (hence truly passive).