If you want to earn more while working less, passive investing can be a step in the right direction toward earning financial independence. Many people still aren’t aware of the opportunities to invest directly in Real Estate and other related asset classes that provide monthly or quarterly income that have nothing to do with the stock market. Travis Watts, Director of Investor Education at Ashcroft Capital, has invested in over 50 deals himself, and helps educate investors on ways to safely deploy capital by optimizing opportunities and getting consistent distributions plus growth in the form of appreciation.