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Assets

This page is the hub for CheatCode Wealth content about income-producing assets.

If you want to build passive income without turning your life into a second full-time job, start here. These asset pages are designed to help busy employees understand different asset types, compare options, and find a path that fits their time, budget, skills, and goals.

Every asset page supports the same practical process: Analyze, Acquire, and Manage.

Income-producing assets for busy employees

How to use this page

Use this page to explore the main asset classes featured on CheatCode Wealth. Each page is a starting point for understanding how that asset works, what kind of income it can produce, and whether it may fit your version of passive income.

Rental Real Estate

Generate monthly cash flow from long-term tenants.

Physical Asset Class

Short Term Rentals

Earn yields from vacation, travel, and short-term rentals.

Convenience Machines

Collect passive income from ATMs and vending machines.

Domain Names

Lease and sell digital real estate.

Digital Asset Class

Software as a Service Assets

Build or acquire software products that can generate recurring revenue over time.

Digital Products

Create or buy once, sell forever with ebooks, courses, and templates.

Affiliate Marketing

Monetize web traffic through content creation.

Royalties

Earn ongoing income from music, photography, and creative work.

Artistic Asset Class

Bonds

Generate fixed income from debt instruments.

Debt Asset Class

Stocks

Earn income from dividends and equity ownership of companies.

Equity Asset Class

Options

Create premium income by selling options contracts.

Risk Asset Class

Crypto Staking

Earn yield by staking crypto assets.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Start with the Investing Style Self-Assessment to discover which asset types may be the best fit for your time, budget, and goals.

"Every tool recommended in Portfolio Builder has been personally tested. I only feature services I trust enough to recommend to my own family."

— Garrett Duyck, Founder

What is this assets page for?

This page is the main CheatCode Wealth hub for exploring income-producing asset types and choosing which ones may fit your goals.

Who is this page built for?

It is built for busy employees and everyday people who want to build passive income in a practical way without unnecessary complexity.

Do I need to use every asset type on this page?

No. The goal is not to pursue everything. The goal is to understand your options and choose the asset types that best fit your time, skills, budget, and interests.

How does this connect to passive income?

These asset pages help readers understand the kinds of income-producing assets that can create passive income after the upfront work, capital, or system is in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

This asset content is created by Garrett Duyck, founder of CheatCode Wealth™ and creator of the Portfolios & Bedtime Stories™ newsletter. Garrett writes for busy employees who want to build passive income and long-term wealth without sacrificing family life, stability, or balance.

Learn more about Garrett and the CheatCode Wealth approach on the About page.

About the Creator

Last updated: June 6, 2026

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