My final thought was lending my funds to an existing loan service for a small return, which sounded good idea first... but I couldn't find a loan service that seems to be short on funds 
You can create your own loan service thread but you have to work for it and choose those borrowers that are really paying. There's no easy money in this world and even in cryptocurrencies.Anyone got other ideas that will get me some revenue without having to spend much time following up with it? something set & forget for couple months (maybe check once every month or two)?
HODLING will be your last choice if you don't want to spend too much time.