"Vending is NOT fully passive income. I'd call it semi-passive, like 70% passive. Social media makes it look like you fill machines once a month and money rains in."
Short-term rentals offer a variety of options beyond traditional home rentals. Platforms like Swimply allow individuals to rent out pools, while Neighbor and Spacer enable the monetization of unused parking spots.
Keeping startup costs close to zero means spending only when there is a clear return. Initial costs should directly support sales, provision or learning from actual customers. Service- or knowledge-based businesses work best because they require low upfront costs and can sell quickly without inventory or heavy infrastructure.