Here is some info on increasing rent in New Jersey.http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/codes/publications/pdf_lti/rnt_incrse_bultin.pdfHere's another link to towns in New Jersey with rent control laws.http://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/publications/pdf_lti/rnt_cntrl_srvy_2009.pdf

One of our largest divisions is Real Estate and I am the head of our Real Estate department.

Terms available can significantly affect that division. 

The contract shall contain at least the following provisions:(1) The full names and then current mailing addresses of all the parties to the contract; (2) The date when the contract was signed by each party; (3) A legal description of the property conveyed; (4) The contract price of the property conveyed; (5) Any charges or fees for services that are includable in the contract separate from the contract price; (6) The amount of the vendee's down payment; (7) The principal balance owed, which is the sum of the items specified in divisions (A)(4) and (5) of this section less the item specified in division (A)(6) of this section; (8) The amount and due date of each installment payment; (9) The interest rate on the unpaid balance and the method of computing the rate; (10) A statement of any encumbrances against the property conveyed; (11) A statement requiring the vendor to deliver a general warranty deed on completion of the contract, or another deed that is available when the vendor is legally unable to deliver a general warranty deed; (12) A provision that the vendor provide evidence of title in accordance with the prevailing custom in the area in which the property is located; (13) A provision that, if the vendor defaults on any mortgage on the property, the vendee can pay on that mortgage and receive credit on the land installment contract; (14) A provision that the vendor shall cause a copy of the contract to be recorded; (15) A requirement that the vendee be responsible for the payment of taxes, assessments, and other charges against the property from the date of the contract, unless agreed to the contrary; (16) A statement of any pending order of any public agency against the property.

Only reason I'll have to disagree with the article is the divisive way "rich vs average" is used.

From the Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing NewsletterOhio businesses setting up shop in vacant buildings may be eligible for a financial incentive for each new full-time job created.

, I look at the last 2 projects I've done - which have involved re-zoning, new square footage, and/or lot division - and I *know* I would have never gotten the experience and confidence to do it without investing locally.  

What is a fair way of splitting the ownership and/or division of profits (from both cash flow, and an eventual sale)??  

Good Luck and I will look up D&B however you should also know that the other major three credit reporting agencies such as Transunion, Equifax, etc. all have a Business Reporting Division that you can check into my thought is it probably has a very small cost. 

local lenders might do a portfolio loan, usually through their commercial divisions.