0 a regular supply of money that comes from something such as an investment or business:
1 an amount of money that keeps coming in or being produced from an investment or by selling products or services:
The idea was to give them not only homes, but also an income stream from the rental units.
If you have substantial household debts, and there's an interruption in your income stream, that's a problem.
There are funds which generate strong returns, but which would be unsuitable for investors requiring a consistent income stream.
Half of the building will be used by the organization and the other half will be leased for retail space, providing a steady income stream.