That being said, I love the idea of them and still think they could make an interesting value add to a portfolio, especially if combined with some sort of short-term/unique/corporate/vacation rental aspect.

If your business paid for something to be used for many years and is relatively expensive, say a $100,000 excavator, you spread the $100,000 deduction over 7 years, aka depreciate it over 7 years.You can then dive into more complex aspects of depreciation:why 7 years?

I'm non-scientifically estimating the vast majority of drug users and dealers won't pass one if not both of these requirements.

Unfortunately, you are learning about the security deposit aspect the hard way at this point.As mentioned already, you say you were going to use the funds towards "renovations."

I was thinking that you could be talking about the financial aspect of the note, the title of the property and position of the note, the collateral condition and or value, or the financials of the borrowers.

Another aspect is that attorneys die, deeds are lost, some Recorder's have changed recording standards and won't accept stale documents, delivery of either deed can have issues.Go with a note and deed of trust.  

I am looking for an investor friendly General Contractor that can handle all aspects of a rehab project from beginning to end.

MacPherson for enlightening me as to the ins and outs of the real estate process, especially in reference to points, closing costs and USDA LOANS.Thank you for enlightening me on mortgage brokers and the financial aspects when working with them in the mortgage lending process.Hopefully, this will help me guide my daughters in the process of obtaining their first home!

Negotiate a favorable Equity stake in the Development profits 8-10+% Equity on project :Exit Will be in Profits from 100+ Residential Townhomes/SFR New constructions which will gross around 70-100k per unit  however, try and negotiate stake in forever mailbox money of commercial aspect of projects  After Construction Value 60-70mil+ PP $6-$7mil Would love to talke more about your hypothetical problem of deployment

Just do your research on every aspect of your deals and good luck!