Not really passive, but not too intense... small condo fix and flips that involve simple cosmetic stuff like carpet/flooring, paint, kitchen cabinets, appliances, bathrooms, etc.I have done a number of these projects before.Lending money to others is risky - even if you have a note, if they don't want to pay you back, they don't pay you back.

Once you decide on a property the process you be fairly easy to work out.  

Keep taking plunges and fighting and everything will work out great for you!

For real estate, 2016 will see investors, developers, lenders, users, and service firms relying upon intense and sophisticated coordination of both their offensive and defensive game plans.

Have some patience and it will workout . 

I imagine it will be a great networking event, I hope it work out for you.

We'll just have to work out what they'll pay us and put it in an addendum to the lease.We've always (15 years) had our tenants take care of the lawn and snow shoveling, with clearly spelled out penalties in the lease, but maybe the tenants now are preferring things to be done for them.

If it didn't work out it could not only put my future investing in jeopardy but actually affect my family's financial future.

I recently completed a two week intensive, M-F 9-430 course at Weichert Real Estate School, perhaps they have a location near you.

Hire a contractor, sub the work out.