Matt Rothwell, in a war zone, the drug dealers will start waking up from their slumber and hitting the street corners about 2 or 3pm.

This is the same reason people trade their cars in to an auto dealer instead of selling them on their own using say, Craigslist.

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Receiving a written confirmation from a registered broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, licensed attorney, or certified public accountant that such entity or person has taken reasonable steps to verify the purchaser's accredited status.I highlighted the "non exclusive" bit, which I think (not a lawyer, though) means there could be other methods.

When doing lease option assignments or when assigning subject-to contracts, are those situations in which you'd have to worry about the "dealer" classification tax-wise?

I do not believe there are any Lonnie Dealers operating in there, but if there are, it will be difficult for them if I do buy the community, because the marketing plan does not call for any homes in the community that are not brand new and resident owned.I would suggest concentrating on the communities that really need your help.

When it comes to getting rid of neighborhood drug dealers or unsavory activity that affects your investment, I like Rule #15: Always work as a team.For various (often silly) reasons, we shy way from working with neighboring landlords and property owners.

If you setup a registered fund, the company as one of the owners of the fund can market the product via you or an employee or you can higher a Broker/Dealer to market the fund which will cost you some money or both.

Looks like we need more yacht dealers to reduce the number of distressed homes out there.

Alex: Pointer #1: Do not try to jump in alone - hook up with a local "Lonnie Dealer" and learn the ropes from them.