But I’d like to build a “passive” income stream that I can grow over time to supplement my earnings and provide a safety net of sorts.

In this context, the term ‘personal property’ refers to pretty much anything in the property that’s not permanently attached to the dwelling.

Crowdfunding could be a nice ancillary stream of capital; not the end all be all.Happy Hunting!

If the table has one large pedestal (income stream) in the middle and something happens to it the table falls.

My first thought with your Comcast idea - look into what's called a "Video Multiple Dwelling Unit" or VMDU whether it be from Comcast or another video service provider (like AT&T). 

I wish you well and hope that you don't dwell on anything negative but strive to do the best that we are capable of. 

Seems like an almost perfect passive rental to me. no upkeep to speak of, low overhead...... it is all about the $ stream vs what they want... any business acquisition lawyer can walk you through the evaluation..

How new are the furnishings in the dwelling?

It is a multifamily dwelling that had poor management and needs to be turned around.Here are the terms being offered to me.

This allows you to keep your costs down and keep more of your commissions.Not to mention the extra income stream of helping friends and family with listing their houses for sale.