They wouldn't be able to get a mortgage, but would have to do some kind of SBA loan or other commercial loan for the business with the properties as part of the business.

Initially, this might seem like a great idea as you can maximize rental income by renting out bedrooms kind of like college student rentals.

Thank you kindly that was helpful. 

Kind of the mentality of the war torn countries like Angola/DR Congo - where leadership thinks "get them conflicts going and get them blood diamonds making us rich".

So this is some kind of communal organization - there is a "mentor" at the top, and a bunch of "mentees" who do work for each other/for the mentor.Hopefully the asset is all in your name and your name only. 

That’s the kind of move that separates average investors from the pros.

Seller financing is also quite attractive, though I guess there are few of these kinds of deals available. 

This kind of govt nosiness and overreach is why I initially decided against the financial planning industry before starting in credit. you can thank 2008 and all the fraud that went on for that.

Really your reply is the kind of thing that has made Bigger Pockets so valuable for people like me with more limited access to a broad range of more experienced professionals.

I will look into Short term Sage, thank you so much for the kind words and the point in the right direction!