Scott Meyers, CSSM, provides an article that presents ‘recession proof, and steady investments that are inexpensive and easy to maintain.  It will not come as a surprise that many of these investments are Storage Facilities.  Not glamorous, but I bet car washes my be a bit more on the maintaince, but a steady investment as well.  The article may be viewed at:  http://www.creonline.com/articles/art-380.html