I know that if you rebate your commission to a client....it is not considered taxable income for the client....but rather a lower purchase price in the eyes of the IRS.But what if you are your own client?..

The best protection for you and your investments?

Maybe meet with other investors and see if you can find someone to partner with to be your eyes and ears on the project.Is this area considered desirable, given its location between Milwaukee and Chicago, and proximity to Lake Geneva?

you may be able to find a bridge at 50% ltv on that . rate will be high . issue with those is not enough protective equity for the lender 

This is one example of a 1-2% area, I am sure there are others, keep an eye out for satellite areas if this is the cashflow you target. 

Make sure you pay on time, keep insurance perfect, head down, eyes on paper. 

There is no redemption insurance available to protect buyers. 

This seems simple enough and I could increase my umbrella coverage limits for added protection.

Germain Act not protect this in any way?

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