A classic way to make money with little effort-Stocks. We love them. After very little upfront effort, sit back and watch the money start to come in.
A popular strategy among the rich and famous, royalties are earned when you sell your intellectual property. So, if you wrote a broke, take great pictures, or sing, look to sell your products and earn royalties for years to come.
Look into peer to peer loans for more passive-earning income strategies that might fit you. It's like you've become a bank.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are great investments for passive income. It's like buying commercial real estate without all the upfront capital.
Do you like to invent things? Well you can patent it and earn money while waiting to license the invention or use its rights to get loans in the future.
I'm sure you've bought an e-book or two, well how about selling them to someone else and taking a portion of the profits. Affiliate marketing promotes products you already love to make money while at it.