I’m still w*rking in a salaried position, and the primary advantage of my rental properties is in tax reduction. The mortgages are being paid down, and there will be pension-like income starting at age 72. I stopped making income once I hired a management company; there isn’t a big enough margin. Probably some bad luck recently (Long time problem tenant refusing to pay, finally left trashed apartment), but I am tired of it. I’ve saved many thousands in taxes annually, which is nothing to sneeze at. I dunno. I wouldn’t urge anyone to do it who isn’t drawn to it, and who doesn’t want to manage it personally.