That initial message was  a "stream of consciousness" to make the scatterbrain thoughts real.

Growth: 0%Renter Population: 30+%City Description: The city is the service hub of the county, it contains all the big box stores as well as a struggling downtown.  

Also has a transfer hub for the T.

The owner from talking with him is more interested in unwinding his estate and creating an income stream for grand kids which is why  we are thinking this may catch his interest. 

I assume this is a multi million dollar deal.the builder of course NEEDS YOUR equity to get his loan.. now the good news is if he  can get a loan means he is somewhat to fully qualified.. you can do a participation mortgage in second position calling out for an interest rate and a bonus you just put it right in the note.. or lets say your lot price is 500k.. you simply write your note for 650k plus interest.. this assure you of profit.I would not do this though if you have no means to step in and complete or cash out the first.. nothing is worse than taking over a build project from a builder that failed mid stream

Recently I have been considering investing in SFH or small multi-family properties in Vermont with the intent to generate a rental income stream. 

Keys was also very seasonal while south Florida is a hub for events, conferences, concerts besides the typical beach/partying which means there's always an influx of travelers whether for corporate/family or spontaneous getaway.If you find something in the Keys you will make money regardless - I just found this area more profitable.

Find a PM that has some other units in the area so they can add 300 bucks more a month to their revenue stream.

You try stuff and if it fails (and aren't wiped out), you learn from your mistakes and try something different.Now the question becomes the best ways for me to increase my passive incomes to create this income stream I need (the wellsprings of cash that outrun my growing expenses [healthcare in old age] and inflation).

Does that not now qualify as a steady income stream?