Yes, an LLC that elects to be either a corporation or partnership for federal income tax purposes and is organized for the purpose of investing in a QOZ is eligible.What does it mean if a property is “substantially improved”?

You need to demonstrate a substantial investment ($100K+}, a solid business plan indicating your ability to support yourself along with any family members, as well as the projection of hiring US persons within 5 years.  

So if you have $150,000 to invest you can make $9,000 annually.Most people will never retire from owning Real Estate unless they substantially cut their cost of living. 

What does he consider a substantial down payment and does he know that he has to pay capital gains on that down payment instead of just on the payments?

I takes a substantial degree of work and ability.

Do you have a substantial personal savings that you can use to invest?

Also, be prepared for paperwork and some level of bureaucracy, but keep in mind that if you’re willing to work through it, the rewards can be substantial.

Since it came directly above your apartment, I can assume the leak originated from your unit unless substantial evidence proves otherwise.

We can’t differentiate ourselves on price if we pay full buyer commissions, but a substantial proportion of the buyer pool will be represented by agents from other brokerages.

ever make that kind of claim with any substantial amount of money and for any substantial amount of time.To think, I was actually starting to give you the benefit of the doubt...