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.
Don't Mow Immediately. Keep the sod moist and allow the roots to firmly grow into the underlying soil for 10 days. You can then mow your new lawn safely. Set your mower height to ensure that you do not take off more than a third of the grass blade. Donât use a lawn rake, which will pull up the loosely held sod.