Utilize your financial knowledge, give your answer or opinion to the input question or subject . Answer format is not limited.

Strategies for putting away money for a child's future (college, etc.)?
I know this is a little off the wall but I bought a rental property for my son's tuition. The tenants pay down the mortgage for the next 12 years and it (hopefully) also appreciates in value. Worst case scenario is I come out with a rental and a kid with no education.  He doesn't go then there's no skin off my back.