re: $500k to invest. What does the MB recommend?

Any or you guys know much about timber? Have plenty in the stock market and real estate. Have also thought about adding rental properties, but I know they can be a pain in the arse. I have a couple now, just don't know that I want that hassle.

Not that I'm against putting more in the market, just looking for some other ideas. What about for land and leasing out the farming rights? I know that's not a great money maker, but seems like a damn good hedge. And farm land rarely if ever goes down in value.