Here's a question semi-related to this that I probably should know.Both my fiance and I are on our home's title, but only his name is on the mortgage.

I'd prefer to hire someone professional/semi-profesisonal rather than just a day laborer because I'd like to continue to build my network of contacts that regularly and reliably can do this type of work.

You would also need to have your books audited by an independent public accountant, and file a form D with the SEC electronically. 504 Reg D would be semi easier, but also a lower fundraising ceiling.Basically, in the SECs view, if you are a business entity (LLC, LP, C Corp, S Corp, etc) and you want to raise money by selling securities, even if it is only to 1 person, then you need to either register or operate under one of the registration exemptions.Good news is that would be worst case in terms of set up, and you would only need to do that if you were talking about more than a few investors, or if you wanted to grow the company by soliciting additional investments after the company was formed. 

Semi-handmade is a reputable online dealer per popular home sites for replacing IKEA cabinet fronts. 

I got semi-serious about real estate 18 months ago when I was living in my car.

I've used Sherwin Williams product Pro-Cryl #6403-22699 Primer 5 gal Sher-Cryl #6403-47969 top coat.  5 gal semi-gloss It's a good quality water based paint.  

I do get to indy semi regular.

I am looking for something passive or semi-passive.

Whole job groups will just disappear - taxi drivers, delivery truck drivers, long haul semi drivers, letter carriers, train drivers, etc.

However, the Chicago Metro area is still growing and I foresee it in 20-30 years covering all of Northern Eastern Illinois in a semi-circle from the Rockford/Beloit area curving down to Kankakee and then upwards through NW Indiana.