A couple in Florida’s Space Coast manages 15 properties, generating six figures in rental income annually with just 10 hours of work a month. They prioritize immediate cash flow and payback of initial investments within 3-6 years, self-managing their portfolio of commercial and residential units without a third-party firm.

Ted, a digital ad agency owner, handles day-to-day management, while Jamie, an attorney, manages contracts and compliance. The couple’s real estate operation appears hands-off and automated, allowing them to run it remotely and travel without interruption for five years using software tools like AirDNA, LoopNet, Crexi, and Dropbox Sign.

Efficiency and scale have transformed real estate investing from a 24/7 job to a few hours of monthly oversight for the Garbers. Real estate investing offers steady income, long-term appreciation, and asset control, attracting investors seeking similar advantages but without the hassle through Self-Directed Real Estate IRAs, providing autonomy and tax advantages for buying income-producing real estate with retirement funds.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Couple Runs 15 Properties and Calls It a 10-Hour-a-Month Job