Passive income: NO

Starting a roofing business with the goal of earning passive income is challenging due to the nature of the industry. While it is possible to eventually earn passive income once the business is established, it typically requires a significant amount of time, effort, and resources to set up systems for automation and outsourcing. Most roofing businesses do not reach a fully passive income level, with only a few outliers achieving this status. It is realistic for experienced contractors who have built a strong reputation and client base to potentially earn passive income. However, for newcomers, it is unlikely to achieve passive income in the roofing business without branching into other income streams. Misleading expectations often revolve around the idea of quick and easy passive income, which is not the norm in the roofing industry.