While I think the author has makes valid point regarding the value of income streams, I found some put downs of traditional methods of investing off putting.That said the coverage of finding and buying a home is great.

Even though the income stream lies in the future.

I agree with this 100% Buying enough SFR's to obtain $1M in annual cash flow is working very hard, I would prefer to buy 1 or 2 100 unit apartment buildings to arrive at the same income stream but less work and working smarter.

Tenant web marketing/ data base, it is a big plus if you can instantly provide a stream of prospective tenants for open or opening units.

Its just another income stream for them aside from what they are doing but some of them are only selling products now after countless other real estate transactions.

I find often times elderly sellers appreciate an income stream more than a lump sum since most run to the bank and deposit it anyway. $60k sales price 10% down from your SDIRA and monthly payments you can both live with?

Another possible stream is renting appliances, a tv, or some other small upgrade for a slightly increased monthly charge.

After many years of developing my products and patents I sold it and used the income stream to buy into the stock market.

Bryan, it sounds like you want to have your cake and eat it too.If this were possible --- and I am not saying it is or is not possible --- my guess is that a lender would say that the monthly rent payments that you collect could stop anytime and thus making a loan with that stream of payments is extremely risky.

Actually, I might even invest a few bucks to take down a $70k income stream.