The SEC says the following:Under Rule 506(b), a “safe harbor” under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, a company can be assured it is within the Section 4(a)(2) exemption by satisfying certain requirements, including the following:The company cannot use general solicitation or advertising to market the securities.The company may sell its securities to an unlimited number of "accredited investors" and up to 35 other purchasers.

I'm a licensed architect and a contractor myself, and I can assure you the contractor was the one who should have known better than to cover a footing before an inspection.

Acting unethically doen't bother them at all.There is only one way to use the services of one who locates real estate deals without a real estate license, by putting them in a position as a principal with the buyer or seller.Any contract with an illegal purpose is not a valid contract.I know, few here have probably had the pleasure of meeing a HUD Agent, badge with gun, but I assure you they exist!

Some real estate investors want to act like the "expert" and act smart, but truthfully if you act like Peter Falk and Colombo, you'll get the seller to want to do it your way)How to find out the Home Seller's time deadlineThe sellers I can assure you keep their cards close to their "vest" as far as their true deadline.You:  You know, I never asked you, when did you want the property handled?

Even with an all cash deal I want the assurance that I have clear title.

My partner assured me that the home was professionally inspected and was structurally sound.

Rey Alvarado 50% of profit.He held title as assurance (i dont recommend this) but i trusted him.

Eventually went to the president of the company and said we needed something to change, we were assured that he would take point and handle us moving forward. 

Solutions might include assuring that a certain amount will remain in reserves untouched, or setting a budget for the annual CPA expense.

Hard money is not long term money and you can get trapped without an assured exit strategy.