I'd also phone the California Department of Real Estate to see if the agent's tactics fall within the real estate statutes and ethics of the profession.My experience has been that larger tracts, obtained by "packaging," invariably have a "hold out" that thinks their tract is necessary for a developer to move forward.

If I came to you for treatment you'd want to know everything about my history, if you don't want to spill it all in a public forum, you can PM me.

Our industry is a bit broken in that the real estate licensing schools only teach what you need to know about the laws and ethics, but nothing with regards to helping clients solve their real estate problems.

You said he was an attorney, he is disclosing his representation, the code may be applicable to attorney ethics might be restricted.

A homes features and potential dictate what the treatments and finishes will be.Start with the kitchen.

Unless you elect special tax treatment, the LLC is a pass through entity for taxes.

Hi Jack, No, unfortunately what you describe will not qualify for 1031 Exchange treatment.

As Wayne pointed out, a VOE verification of employment has the question on it asking the likelihood of continued employment.Next you have the ethical issue of saying that is your stated income knowing it won't continue;Then you have the legal issues, obtaining a loan by deception is fraud.The risk might be higher than you think.

I was wondering if it's legal/ethical to work under your own company and a real estate company, or how that works.

Obviously I'm going to run this business ethically and will not be doing anything illegal but I don't want to leave any loopholes for anyone (attorney or otherwise) to take advantage of.