Passive income: what is it? Knowing the Foundations
In its most basic form, passive income—that which results from a rental property, limited partnership, or other business in which one is not actively involved—is earnings. Unlike active income—earned through employment or services—such as a salary or hourly wages—passive income sources let people make money with little or no effort following the first commitment of time or money. Imagine lounging on a beach drinking a piña colada as your investments labor to create money for you. Sounds great, right?