In the majority of fraud or Ponzi Scheme cases the common theme seems to be that the money is mostly gone, and whatever is left runs out before a large portion of the victims are made whole.

If you end up starting your own business and getting out of your current job, you'll generally need to provide 2 years of self-employed tax returns to support your income.  

All your issues are pretty common. 

One-year leases are very common in smaller spaces, as you're most often working with tenants in the trade industry that need a garage styled space for tools and equipment, some with a small 1-person styled office adjacent the shop.

However, this is less common for standard FHA loans.

Conversely, someone with a smaller portfolio might have a WIDE variety of experiences and expertise in a lot of areas because they are hands-on in all aspects of investing and could give you guidance you can employ in ways that suit you best.

If they are willing to pay a deposit a year in advance, you are not charging enough.Where my daughter goes to school it is quite common to sign leases over 1 year in advance. 

@James Hamling The owner of Twin Cities Leasing gained his experience working at your employer many years ago.

Here are some common hurdles that many investors face:Market Conditions:Project Management Risks:High Upfront Costs:Finding a Reliable Lender:Regulatory and Inspection Hurdles:Cash Flow Management:If you're in fix and flip game and need to secure funding.

Window units are very common in Columbus.