If you're handy, and your housing market isn't super-hot right now (read: unaffordable), consider rentals. With the right tenants in a good market, it's quite p

If you're handy, and your housing market isn't super-hot right now (read: unaffordable), consider rentals. With the right tenants in a good market, it's quite passive income. And the build up of equity will provide a cash-out option later in life you may benefit from (if you choose to use it). But don't rely on it, and don't overextend yourself. Traditional investment strategy is still a very good, solid one.