The other thing it does is it makes you more useful to larger investors as you actually don't need your hand held and bring something more to the table.

But these days, looking at various Silicon Valley tech companies, most leadership positions are still held by those with master's degrees, but mostly master's in particular fields, such as Master's in Engineering in a reputable university. 

I don't know specific law in Washington but generally everywhere deposits can only be held for actual losses.

Resell value will be ridiculous if held for a few years.

Make it solid, like big non-refundable earnest money or earnest money held by the seller directly vs with a title company, then we can talk. 

I have a conventional loan held by Mr.

I established a  mgt entity for leases, deposits, income, expenses, but never held any of my dozens of residential rentals in LLCs over my 21 year run.It's just tougher to get good mortgages and insurance. 

There was a fire escape staircase for the upstairs unit that was made with wood( not metal that was about to fall apart.

How has it held up?

As someone who reports to sec for our loan portfolio - blows my mind how loans held for sale must be reconciled and valued frequently where as held for investment never have to be adjusted.