Check the regulations before investing in any country.

It is an interesting concept as they are regulated by both the SEC and the DRE.

I will say that because of all the "credit crunch" talk the regulators are wanting my bankers to reduce from 80% to 75% LTV.

Here is some basic info.There is no requirement that the lender on a piece of real estate has to be a bank or regulated financial institution.Sellers can choose to accept monthly payments rather than being completely paid off when they sell.

I was going to send an email to the OH regulator but they do not list an email address.

OSHA has regulations that apply, and it is a serious bio-hazard concern.

Will we end up with more government regulation of the lending industry?

Learn the regulations in your specific community.

You need to know the local laws as many times these properties are regulated almost as hotels and the contracts are completely different.

I am in Canada, so I would have to look up securities regulations here.