Just to clarify, there is no limit to what you can raise as a nonprofit but, as Shonda mentioned, you can do a simplified filling if you intend to raise less than 50k a year.

My suggestion is that if you are going to make this a long term endeavor you definitely mention that.

I am sure every state is a little different or have nuances but for sure as Greg mentioned materialmen can file a lien and then just wait.. the other thing they can do is a court action for unjust enrichment claims.. those are the two ways Materialmen protect their interest at least out here on the Left coast.. 

As mentioned above, they have some of, if not the best, tech/portal out there.

In case of continue the deal I would request and appraisal and inspection but still, as you mention, not sure if it is a good deal.  

Anyway, you mention you've "developed a strong foundation in market analysis, design, and project management", which are all important in the development space.My question, what areas do you feel you are lacking and are either trying to develop those skills yourself, or you'd prefer to bring someone onto your "team" that would provide that expertise? 

I saw you mention that you're interested in OH and GA.

(I just went through probate when my mom passed and it sucks and would like to prevent my successors from having to deal with the same if possible).Bonus question, one of my properties is still under mortgage, he mentioned something about transferring it to an LLC can trigger a due-on-sale clause but not when transferred to a Trust.

A tough thing we've found though (like you mentioned) is even the highly rated foundation folks in our area -- as well as a lot of the content online -- all have a strong incentive to sell big high-margin solutions.

Start-up expenses like the ones you mentioned can’t be fully deducted in the year they’re incurred.