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.
1 If the lawn has become very long, cut 1/3 and then cut another 1/3 three days later. Repeat until the desired height is reached. As a general rule, remember 1/3 - 3 days..  Mowing can 'train' grass blades to lay in one direction rather than stand up.