Therefore, a partnership makes sense so that the entire 8-units and commercial space is run by one entity which splits the income and expenses appropriately.Since my wife doesn't want to engage in a direct business relationship with my brother, she would prefer for us to purchase the properties seperately; how would you suggest to organize this purchase so that both parties are satisfied?

I'd like to ban indoor smoking, remove some no-op vehicles and organize storage. 

A lot of our forms are just to keep us organized and save us time and are not legal in any way.

I already own 2 businesses that are organized as subsidiaries of holding companies and have decent revenue, so I'm curious of a situation like this with these small of numbers if there are lines of credit that may be easier.  

I'm under the impression that it differs from a REIT since a person would be investing directly into real estate and not into shares of a corporation that manages a trust.You would need to speak with a 1031 exchange organization or Realthyshares and get more information.

His organization is largely made of multifamily property owners.

Jesse - Thanks organizing it. 

I would start telling anyone and everyone what it is you do and try to work more relevant and organic channels to get your message out.      

I help organize a meetup in Cincinnati and I know that a lot of deals have been closed on among the members that would not have met each other without the meetup.

Anyone have any organizations they recommend to go to when looking for a line of credit?