That is why when you see a property donated, it is always donated for at least $1.

.- DONATE!!!!

A $100-$500 donation to the alderman will get you your meeting from the alderman's chief of staff as well.    

Under the "Howey Test", a transaction is an investment contract if: It is an investment of moneyThere is an expectation of profits from the investmentThe investment of money is in a common enterpriseAny profit comes from the efforts of a promoter or third partyIn other words, if you are putting together a deal in which people are investing their money (rather than donations, or contributions to a charity), and the money is "pooled", and the only way your investors make money is from what you do as the "Promoter"/Deal Maker/"Sponsor", than it probably is a security, and it probably needs to be registered (at the state, and possibly Federal) level.On the other hand, if you are getting a group of people together, and your are jointly putting in money, and "other services", and equally sharing in decision making (so it's not "all on you) then it may not be a Security, but is more than likely, a Partnership.  

one of my partners bought two of these in 2012 ish I think at the bottom of the cycle for just over 100k each 4 plex they were wrecks he put about 60k into each.. and the cash flow or cash Faux was so spuratic he just donated them to his foundation.. now not every one has a foundation like he does .. but he did much better on the 150 to 170k SFR's he bought at the time.. they doubled and the tenants actually paid.. this is rough stuff so got to be careful..  

Whatever you do, establish some "House Rules" that apply to all Residents, such as hours of use; no random stored items or "donations" left outside of storage lockers; no flammable liquids; no food storage, etc.

If you can’t save or donate with a $100 then you can save or donate with a million.

Part of our marketing pitch is we take care of any unwanted or leftover goods and donate or dispose of.

Thats when I was doing consulting for our Charity so that was a great donation she made and I was proud to help her through it.. win win for all. 

Anything that was decent (furniture) was donated.