The firm MUST be a licensed Broker/Dealer and you MUST have a Private Placement paperwork including your subscription documents and prospectus.

As a human being..

I've always heard that it is best not to move in and out of the market because human nature causes people to sell low and buy high.We are propbably 70% RE, 20 mixed funds and 10% cash/bonds.

I'm a black jack dealer and we can leave early every night if we want, but you don't make any tips if you do that.

Aside from all the obvious issues Bill has so accurately pointed out, raising medium term capital without the help of a licensed securities dealer is VERY difficult.

And why do you think I have so many picutures of my lab Sandi wearing a sign that says "My Human Buys Houses"??

Northwestern Illinois has traditionally been a good market for Lonnie Dealers as there are absolutely no street dealers in that part of the state, and smaller communities do not have strong sales programs to control their infill needs.

I don't think I would go sell 10k + in precious metals to a dealer, just me.Sam - I really like your thinking.

At the heart of the issue is are you a dealer or are you an investor purchasing to rent that sells a rental.

Being authentic and honest and being a shady wheeler dealer is the best way.