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@Gene HackerThank you for the reply and info.

I'm somewhat surprised they didn't extend it even further given all the talk of the P-1 mutation in Brazil! 

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You should consider the book "It's a Whole New Business" by attorney Gene Trowbridge.  

Happy Hunting Gene!

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: The how-to book of syndicated investment real estate by Gene Trowbridge

I would defer to Gene regarding the permit issues as I have never researched the permit issue.