In some jurisdictions, you are liable for 3 times the value of the property if you lose.

I know it's "all negotiable," what everyone says, but I also hear that most of the time it's standard 6% (3+3 paid by seller).Generally interested in how that ruling may be starting to affect attitudes on the ground or actual commissions in deals.

I've never been to a pay laundry that didn't take twice as much drying as washing but not 10 times.   

Timing schedule for materials Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

There are two requirements to claim REP status1) 750 Hours2) You spend more time on real estate than other activities such as your W-2 Job or BusinessYou want to work with a tax professional who will be able to advise you on what hours count and what hours do not count.Furthermore, the CPA may have a nice worksheet that you can use to help you document your hours.Best of luck!

I do not have a specific property right now, but I fully intend to have one by the time I engage a potential lender to the syndicate.

I would protect myself and cut my losses so I was not looking over my shoulder or getting high blood pressure every time I heard a knock on the door (hoping it is not the FBI showing up to ask you some questions). 

First Solar has been developing most of the projects there, about 500MW, worth over $500M, so far with more coming on line soon.

If the property takes some time to find a tenant, takes money to keep up the payments.

The time and amount offered would not be negotiable.