It certainly doesn't make you royalty anywhere.As for your question, the HOA may not even know that information, much less have any responsibility to share that information with you.

Many of these residential lot mineral owners are receiving lease bonuses in the thousands with significant potential royalty payments from the horizontal wells being drilled.

Is your grandma receiving royalty checks? 

EQT is offering a flat payment of $250.00 for a five-year lease with a 14% royalty rate.

Owning oil and gas leases and collecting the royalty checks from the operator would be another form of passive income.

However, interestingly enough, according to the IRS, stocks and bonds, interest and dividends, guaranteed payments, sale of undeveloped land, and even royalties are not considered passive investments by the IRS, despite the fact that they seem to be so from the definition of passive.Now, passive investments (in terms of that of which doesn't require much involvement or labor) are great, because you're essentially using existing money to create new money with very little to no actual participation on your part besides the financial investment - capitalism at its finest.  

I wanted to create a thread where people can discuss and exchange their ideas on the "create" part.When I think of creating in this context, I think of something that provides royalties, like making music or writing books vise a business that would fall into the earn or invest pillars. 

Oil and Gas:Summary: Investing in oil and gas involves participating in exploration, drilling, or production activities in the energy sector.Pros:Potential for High Returns: Successful oil and gas investments yield substantial returns, especially during periods of high energy demand and receive income through royalties or a share of the profits.Tax benefit against active income: Investors may receive a tax benefit and offset W2 or active income.4.

You own me royalties, haha.

Positives:Proven business model: HomeVestors has been in business for over 20 years and has a proven track record of success.Support and training: Franchisees receive ongoing training and support from the HomeVestors team, including access to a network of experienced franchisees.Brand recognition: HomeVestors has a strong brand recognition and reputation in the real estate industry.Turnkey solution: The franchise model provides franchisees with a turnkey solution, including a proven business plan, marketing materials, and operating systems.Negatives:Initial investment: Starting a HomeVestors franchise requires a significant initial investment, which may be prohibitive for some individuals.Royalty fees: Franchisees must pay ongoing royalty fees to HomeVestors, which can reduce their profitability.Limited control: Franchisees must operate their business within the guidelines set by HomeVestors, which can limit their flexibility and creativity.Competition: As the HomeVestors franchise network continues to grow, competition among franchisees for leads and properties may increase.Hope this helps.