# Rent out a downstairs apartment

Rents out the downstairs unit of a multifamily house bought with an owner-occupant loan, collecting monthly rent with little work.

| Tag | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Rentals and assets | 97% |
| Earns from | Rent | 89% |
| Startup cost (estimate) | Over $10k | 98% |
| Time (estimate) | Hands-off | 81% |
| Where | In person | 81% |
| Coding | No coding needed | 99% |

Source: [Ask HN: What was your best passive income in 2018?](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18480211), Hacker News, thrower123, 2018-11-18
Page: https://allsidehustleideas.com/ideas/rent-out-a-downstairs-apartment-895f35

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