@Amit M.Hi Amit, you make a very good point, and provide a great graphic: a picture is really worth a thousand words!

Brian Pulaski At initiating the contract, you can incorporate that the GC must disclose all the subs in a form you will provide (pretty much just a list with names and license numbers), and he will not be able to change the subs unless written approval by you.

There must have been a miscommunication because he filed articles of incorporation for a general stock corporation (form ARTS-GS). 

This is a terrific graphic!

I know...apples to oranges, but just understand that alot of contractors incorporate deposits in their business model.

One of the things I like about real estate is that I can incorporate that passion in my investing by providing safe and healthy housing as well as educate other investors on how to do the same.

I've studied marketing both on and offline for years as well as web/ graphic design.

Keep in mind startup costs, incorporation, and annual reports are expenses.

If you do save, invest in risky assets-thus government bond rates so low, they want you to invest in stocks and bonds in corporations.

You still have the inocme stream regardless of the property value (baring unforseen and extremes circumstances).If you buy to hold for an extended period and incorporate both some cash flow and spec on appreciation, then buying continuously over time using cost averaging is the most effective way to invest in my opinion.