You want to set up a passive income online, but where do you start? Here is a list of just 10 passive income ideas you may wish to explore.

Some involve a small cash investment and some could mean a very large cash investment. Do remember that you will "get what you pay for", in that if you invest nickels and dimes, then the return will probably be nickels and dimes.

Also be careful, where relevant, that you have all the legals and administration issues fully covered.

Some on this list will involve a learning curve, which if you are new to the venture could be both long, steep and therefore expensive. Some may also require a fair amount of technical or marketing experience so make sure you either do have that yourself, you can outsource it, or that it is provided in detailed, and easily accessed, training.

1. Income from Rental Property.

2. In the same context as passive income from Rental Property, you may also consider income from investments. Do make sure you have all the best advice to hand.

3. Income from Foreign Exchange markets, and again, tread very carefully and ensure you know exactly what you are doing.

4. Write and publish an E-Book on a subject you are passionate about. Find affiliates to sell it on for you, or get it accepted by one of the large affiliate networks.

5. Create a "How To" or "Teach Yourself" Information Product. Get it produced and find Joint Venture partners to help you market it.

6. Create a physical product for which you know there is a market and then outsource its manufacture and distribution.

7. Join a Network Marketing company.

8. Join one of the many affiliate networks and become an Affiliate Marketer.

9. Run C.P.A. programs. These Cost Per Action programs are generally run by corporates, sometimes very large corporates, and they will pay you for the leads you send them.

10. Set up what is called a Continuity Program on a subject you are either passionate about or a proven expert in. A continuity program is a membership program which people join via your website, and then pay you a monthly fee for the services you provide for them.

You should know exactly what you want to achieve from your passive income venture, and keep reminding yourself of the definition of passive income. You do not want to create a business which takes up all of your available time and which has to be continually "hands-on."

Be ruthless with yourself in both evaluating that, and also in realising your own shortcomings. It is absolutely pointless in trying to create a passive income business in a market you know nothing about, and also where you may lack the background knowledge or technical expertise essential to succeed.