I'm a recent retiree (career firefighter) and I would like to create some passive income while also possibly meeting some partners to occasionally do some deals with.

They can and do lash out occasionally. 

That’s why I want to get some deals now and get the capital so that when the market does turn around I’ll be equipped with the cash to be able to dish out more out of pocket.

I am taking care of lawns and handle the snow removal (pay one tenant and trade services with a neighbor of the other house), and occasionally I have to handle disputes between tenants.  

I occasionally run out of fernandina beach to target black drum.

Not to mention the occasional friend want's to buy a home.

And make what I own work for me, instead of the other way around.I am a lender, state licensed, and do mostly residential with some occasional commercial. 

I didn't like the taste to much, its always missing something so I learned to add certain spices and herbs to make a meal taste better, Chef Ramsey would love me in "Hell's Kitchen" lol in fact seeing I am self taught I actually worked as a Sous Chef in a German Resturant in Texas and everyone loved my cooking, today even my wife loves my cooking (as long as I stay away from Italian Dishes, she is Italian and that is her baliwack lol).

Occasionally, a company may have a negative beta (e.g. a gold mining company), which means the share price moves in the opposite direction to the broader market."

Look for pet supplies and pet dishes/food.