A REIT, or Real Estate Investment Trust, is a company that owns or finances income-producing real estate. Modeled after mutual funds, REITs provide investors of all types regular income streams, diversification and long-term capital appreciation. REITs typically pay out all of their taxable income as dividends to shareholders. In turn, shareholders pay the income taxes on those dividends. Other resources :
Manage Your Money. Lawn mowing is a seasonal business in most parts of the United States, so you'll need to manage your money well to cover the winter months. Before you start your business, prepare a written business plan so you can estimate how much money you'll need to set aside to make it through the year.
Start a lawn-mowing business. If you are looking to make extra cash as a student, retiree, or in addition to your regular job, starting a lawn mowing business is a good way to do it, especially if like working outside, providing a valuable service, setting your own hours, and making decent pay.