Thanks everyone for all of the encouragement.

You might want to consider just having a Neighborhood Group that meets every other month that encourages each other to address issues concerning the neighborhood.

I can tell the members on this site are very eager to help, which is very encouraging.

v=D1R-jKKp3NAhaving been on the hiring side of a corporate desk for some time, i'd encourage you to work for a few years before getting an MBA ... an MBA will get you in the door, but doesn't equal easy street...nor is it the panacea.

Daniel,Your numbers above are correct and to see essentially $100 per door is encouraging.

Re-read Tom Goans post where he encouraged thinking like the target.Tenants have a certain dollar amount that they are willing to spend on the rent - that's their budget.

One of my mentors told me a long time ago:Just make sure that each deal you do is better than the one before it and you'll be fine...I encourage you to think this way, and good luck!

I pretty strongly encourage you to have an accountant or Quickbooks expert who works with flippers give you a hand in setting up your chart of accounts and training you in how to use it.

The kids are not pushed and as their interest grows they are encouraged to see both sides of the coin.

Filing fees are not much for a N/P, about the same as the LLCs, maybe less as the state encourages formation of N/Ps usually.Ask if the church has an attorney willing to participate in the formation, otherwise, you can find N/P filings and adapt them to your mission pretty easily as the C Corp. initial filing is not complicated and in fact has less considerations than an LLC, IMO.....so long as you keep in mind the unrelated party issues and three or more for the board.