I can relate to the suggestions made by you and @Ibrahim S as I have seen my parents conduct themselves in such a way.

You might consider other alternatives still related to real estate like REITs or Tax Liens.

Each professional relation is much enough helpful to grow in higher level and after all it create a very positive mental stand.

However, she is slightly mentally challenged (probably drug related from her past) and I'm fairly sure she isn't going to move.

Hey, I am relatively new to real Estate and would love the opportunity to watch and learn from a pro in the Utah and Salt lake county areas.

I also hold a BA in International Relations from the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!

With large complexes you have a breakeven occupancy level in relation to costs.

I live in a relatively small city and there are no opportunities that I can find to meet with other investors or other people interested in investing.

:p We haven't computed the new siding cost (would be using his siding guy who is relatively good/cheap).

I think a "controlling interest" would be just as much or more of a concern to a lender as an "equitable interest".I'm unclear on California law as there is much mention of land contracts and installment sales in the codes (and that they are considered transfers of interest), but I can't find anything that defines an option to purchase and how it relates to transfer of interest.