I think those rules have been in place for a long time.U need to be a broker/dealer and or i have seen RIA do this I think legally. but you do need some sort of license to raise money .. or you need to be principal or an employee

@Edward StephensHere is your answer:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...

Suggest the landlord seek legal counsel as to their rights to enforce said lease.I’m torn because I don’t want anyone living there that doesn’t want to be there.

My lease states that I can file a landlord tenant complaint without providing notice to quit - if the tenant vacated the property but left me with a squatter (ex boyfriend) that won't leave the unit - would the clause i have in the lease still follow along the same lines for this squatter?

Here are some potential steps and considerations for your friend in dealing with this issue:Steps to TakeConsult with an Attorney: It is crucial to seek legal advice from an attorney who specializes in real estate law.

Is that legal ?

Is it possible to get a separate water meter and boiler for each legal apartment in Brooklyn, New York, so the tenant will be responsible for water, cooking gas, and electric?

It is a 2 unit RS-3 that I converted to a 3 unit RM 4.5 because it has a coach house that wasn’t legal which I didn’t know until I basically got to the closing table. 

@Kirsten MillikenNot a lawyer here, so all disclaimers apply (not legal advice, you should consult an actual attorney, you know ... )Like @Eric DeNardo said, you can go to the Colorado Secretary of State's website, and use their checklist to set it up online. 

The trustee says they "cannot provide legal advice".