Source: Forbes — 

There are many advantages to working for an employer, from healthcare benefits and pensions to paid holidays, vacations and a secure paycheck. However, for many individuals, there are downsides as well, and the biggest one is not having total control over your own future. For those who are looking for a stable income as well as taking control of their own destiny, transitioning to full-time passive investing in real estate is a viable alternative. I can say this from personal experience as I left a comfortable corporate job in the tech industry to become a full-time passive investor, ultimately becoming a syndicator and operator of multifamily properties across the U.S.