Of course, as with any partnership there are a myriad of issues that can arise during the process.

I know it's hard on everyone involved when these situations arise, and I hope you have other siblings that are willing to help out too.

Do not wait for problems to arise to learn your local laws.

Have your financing in order so you are ready to strike when the deal arises.

Stocks very close to overvalued if not already, bonds stink in a rising interest rate environment, real estate is risky now(home prices bounced well above the trend line)and way below normal on yield.R.e. notes may be the only thing to consider unless you are brave enough for bitcoin 

Would be very interesting to meet your contacts in Barcelona to share experiences, learn from their commercial experiences and perhaps help each other out when the moment arises.  

It goes on to state that, “No cause of action shall arise against the appraiser or agent for not disclosing such information.”http://law.justia.com/co...e-2/chapter-10/17-10-101Arkansas Code Annotated 17-10-101, which is separate from the real estate license law:(5) “Psychologically impacted” means without limitation that the real property was or was at any time suspected to have been the site of a homicide, suicide, or felony; and(6) “Transferee” means and includes without limitation a buyer, purchaser, grantee, lessee, tenant, or one receiving any estate or interest in real property.

If you plan on expanding, maybe save the money to pay off your 1 least fave in a savings acct, but have it liquid in case an opportunity arises. 

First off, most contractors are not that far behind as far as payments vs work done and they have legal protections to get paid if and when a problem arises via a mechanics lien on the property.

It is unlawful for any licensed real estate broker, or broker-salesperson or salesperson to offer, promise, allow, give or pay, directly or indirectly, any part or share of his or her commission, compensation or finder’s fee arising or accruing from any real estate transaction to any person who is not a licensed real estate broker, broker-salesperson or salesperson, in consideration of services performed or to be performed by the unlicensed person.