Passive income: NO

Becoming a Project Management Automation Specialist can potentially lead to passive income, but it is not guaranteed for everyone. To make this hustle passive, you would need to set up efficient systems and automation tools to streamline project management processes. This can require an initial investment in software and time to configure everything. While some individuals have managed to achieve passive income in this field, it is more common for active involvement to be necessary to maintain and grow the business. There are outliers who have successfully made it passive, but they are not the majority. It realistically becomes passive for those who have a strong foundation, effective systems in place, and a steady stream of clients. Misleading expectations include thinking passive income will come quickly and easily without continuous effort. The setup costs range from $500 to $2000, and profitability can typically be expected within 2 to 6 months.