I think some min level of regulation benefits everyone, including wholesalers who currently operate in no man's land. 

On a commercial asset the value is directly based on the NOI (net operating income).

Does the operational company already exist and have income history?

Her reasoning is that she put it in her schedule and she could have accepted other cleaning jobs. 

@Brandon Dixon starting out by passively investing in apartment syndications is a great approach, especially if you have a full-time job.

Provide copies to all parties involved.This project-specific agreement works well for one-time jobs, but if you plan to work with subcontractors regularly, I highly recommend having an attorney draft a Master Services Agreement (MSA) for your business.

I know, I get a lot of different kinds of checks because I work with corporations, schools, banks, jobs, etc.

You don't say what you do but consider finding a career path job that might give you better income if that is an issue. 

It would be best to befriend a local contractor or even help one out on a job to see any differences from your past eight years doing it in another country.

I am also a licensed EMT, and would love to provide housing for travel nurses, contractors, etc. in that realm since I can relate to them in previous jobs that I've had.I'm looking to invest in these states preferably: Georgia (1st choice - preferably near or south of ATL or in/near Savannah), Alabama, South or North Carolina, and Florida.