I then give the seller 1/2 of their net distribution at closing and the balance when they move out.

If so what would be the case if I issue a certain amount of money each month to myself, would I have to file taxes twice.... once for the amount that was issued to me in total and again for the amount that was made and not distributed by my LLC?

As an LLC, are we required to distribute all net profits to members or can we leave a small portion in the kitty for future investments?

The big risk with any "derivative" instrument (options, futures, etc.) is that things may not go like you planned over the time frame that the option covers (development goes slower than planned, you can't find a buyer, etc.).

In the U.K. there is a great free classified ads site called www.Gumtree.com and I have used it on many occasions to hire sales people leaflet distributers etc.

I do not distribute the contracts for other people to use.Originally posted by "REI":Maybe you take a calculated risk.

That total sales number of $1.3b for the last quarter seems low.I guess we can conclude that a large proportion is not really active at all.The rest is full time but then the 80:20 rule applies to that portion.So overall I think it is more like 10% do 90% of the deals.Here in Aspen I would say the distribution is a little flatter.

It is distributed in all the local restaurants and businesses and has jokes, horoscopes, trivia and local advertising around the perimeter of the flyer.

He fails to have any incentive to be successful.If Mike is willing to participate to help Joe build himself back up, then I would suggest some sort of LLC partnership operation with special allocations to give Joe a guaranteed payment of the cash flow amount distributable and then give Mike all the revenues & expenses, which include the guaranteed payment to Joe and depreciation.

A part of it also depends on your own experience.If you are knowledgeable about tenant relations, property maintenance, lease negotiations and tenant improvements; AND you are local to where your investment is, then you could consider managing it yourself.I have known many an investor who derive great pleasure out of taking care of their own properties.