It's fairly basic math and not forgetting to factor in ALL costs (not just principle, interest, insurance, and taxes).

They don't trust the stock market or other more exotic investment vehicles and don't want to fool with land-lording or the process of acquiring real estate etc...Trust is not a barrier and they see me as a vehicle for which they can make a good return on their money, of course understanding the normal risks.

My conclusion is although it is possible, the returns aren't big enough for me to focus on more than I do with my stocks and bonds. 

After the 401(k) losses I racked up in 2008, and how long it took me to recover from those losses, I knew I wouldn't make it through stock investing alone.

It is not like a mortgage with a set payment, you can pay back the whole principle or nothing at any time.  

Even though dividend rates can be reasonably higher than, say, savings accounts in this low interest rate environment and that they’re uncorrelated to the stock market, what about the cost of insurance offsetting these dividend rates?

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Look into other investments you may have, stocks, 401ks, mutual funds, home equity, etc.... just in case your colleague backs out.

Hi Guys,I am the editor of a free investment newsletter called SINLetter that is focussed on stocks.

Now that I'm active I have to file a RCT-101 form every year along with my balance sheet and the tax I have to pay is called a PA Corporate Stock Tax which is based on the net worth of the LLC.You need to check with your state to see what the rules are in your state.