There will be two tax keys and the "lot" will actually be a limited common element appurtenant to each building rather than having an actual separate lot for each building.His intent is to sell these properties to investors interested in holding them as rental properties.

A good property manager can help you create an accurate assessment for your operating budget, capital improvements, value add potential and other key operating elements that will make you money down the road.

And, here I thought those on the left coast were suppose to be more environmentally astute ;-) ... maybe not as esoteric as one might believe.

Sometimes the architect can take on some of the elements of it but I tried that and wouldn't recommend it- an specialist should do it 100%. 

Some green elements are not overly expensive and add a distintion to your marketing.Also, don't forget that some might want to gain cash-flow rather than take the capital gain.. so maybe they can simply pay you your 30% and retain ownership.Also, give me a $75K entry point (plan A), $150k (plan B), $300K (plan C), and $500K (plan D).

In addition to turning off all the water at the main shutoff valve (at the street is even better), you need to shut off the water heater so that you don't burn up the element.

., environmental are not covered under your policy, earthquakes, floods, drug labs.A land trust does not offer asset protection but it does provide "due on sale" protection for transfers into LLCs.

Just be cautious.Items a lender may ask for include the following: Your business plan with highlights about the market and need for your project, Proforma showing your land cost and construction costs with your projected income, ALTA/ACSM Title Survey, Title Committment, Phase One Environmental Site Assessment, Geotechnical Report and Construction Plans.

It's a good idea to pull the back off the sryer as well and vac the lint from the exhaust, element housing, and switches and wires.

A house that burnt five years ago and has been sitting exposed to the elements for half-a-decade ... if you are lucky, it's a knock-down and you would be buying it for lot value (or a little under).