My passive income is much less than my salary and bonus was, when I compare them before taxes.   

Employee bonuses are based on the accuracy of their home bids and rental estimates.After submitting a bid, Starwood Waypoint employees visit the home with iPads and take it through a 45-minute inspection, marking what renovations need to be made.

I have not been responsible for the selling of our currrent properties, but Intend to change that and see what kind of effect offering something like a closing bonus of $10,000 gift card would have on selling properties at higher margin or (at least as negotiating tool).  

As a bonus, the municipality allows two family dwellings on lots zoned single family residential, so potentially four units could be put on this lot (if it is subdivided).

There are many methods of figuring the split......priority return before profit split, percentage, bonus, etc.  

One of the best things about your situation right now is that you should have your VA entitlement, and that is a huge bonus for you.  

Also, don't invest in buy and holds for appreciation, see that as a bonus only.

But don't just buy on appreciation, that is just a bonus. 

@Becca Summers That's some great advice about the bonus!  

Free beer and crawfish was an added bonus too!