It's also a great time for laying sod, as the mild temperatures and occasional rain help the new grass to establish without the need for constant watering.On the other hand, annual flowers and certain tropical plants thrive when planted in the spring, after the threat of any frost has passed.

Well, it’s the key consideration for sure, but simultaneously, you need to factor in operation overheads before sitting back and enjoying the passive income.Handling tenants, arranging repairs, maintaining properties, and making statutory payments for taxes and inspections are some of the costs you may not consider when dealing with rental properties.

They can take the loan and you give them something in return for their credit, whether it is equity or some other payment arrangement would be up to you to work out with them.

She arranged for her own person to estimate the repair.

@Elizabeth Block, and to be clear, the SEC has some very clear rules on this arrangement.  

There are more than just a few ways to organize that type of arrangement but you may also be familiar.

Given this constraint, I believe that bringing in a local partner with shared interests in equity from now on, profits, and losses could be a mutually beneficial arrangement.

Binding your living arrangement with your investments is tough and you most likely won't be able to optimize both

I'm going to give it a year and see how we like the arrangement.

Quote from @Ned Carey: However if they loan you the money from their IRA they don’t pay taxes on that interest until they take it out when they retire.Unless that person's earnings in this arrangement are subject to UBIT or UDFI.