When I inquired about the issue they responded: “It would appear that the shingles installed on your home do not match the original color and are therefore in violation of the architectural standards for your community.”

If I do rent to them and I have to evict can I take them to court.

For those wanting to use your management expertise or non-dollar contribution, you just need to be able to show the market value of that contribution, is it reasonable and is your expertise valued by your opinion or would a court agree with your valuation?

Things like Land records, state dept. of Assessments and Taxation, register of wills or orphans court, Bankruptcy and court case searches, etc.

From a pension fund managers perspective such investments make sense however given the minimal restrictions of individual investors, in addition to your comment, it appears as though investments in such funds/organizations really are very similar to investments in stocks or mutual funds and are therefore equally as passive.

I have watched the gas turn on and appears to be heating the water, however, when i come back an hour later - all is off, so either the gas is shutting off during the heating process, or the water gets to temperature and then everything turns off.

Indeed it appears to be.

Doesn't usually appear that tough - but I know contractors vary quite a bit so get several bids if you are hiring it out. and 4% money!

Competing for grants and other monies from foundations and the govt is a whole 'nuther level that requires ongoing efforts by professionals in the grant writing field.The B Corp appears to me as a feel good pseudo entity at this point.

Fred, The way you have described your participation appears to be one of a Joint Venture where you and the rehabber are sharing in the risk.