Real estate and rentals can be a solid investment, I get it.  Dealing with tenants and leaky faucets though? That could turn into a full-time headache.  Maybe starting a little side business would be more your style instead.  But honestly, there's no one right path here.  You gotta think about what makes sense for your situation specifically.  Point is, you gotta be real with yourself.  Think about your skills and time before you decide which investment strategy is best.