I think if you are feeling the need to ask the forum about this issue and you don't have an agent repping you, that's a red flag.

Any red flags I should see?

If he is insistent on you taking on the business itself, that may be a red flag.  

Some Americans are even exempt from typical US income taxes depending on how their compensation is structured.

I really wish I had bought more back then since the Canadian was higher than the American dollar.

I now know I should’ve took this into my own hands, but in the moment I assumed my lawyer was going to advise me this was a red flag.

“We just want to get away” is the common phrase and totally applies to the times of our day.In the turistic Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and NC bookings compared to last year have increased by 67%. 17% of guests are state locals while 50% come from nearby states.A common and important trend we are going to see in the new normal for travel is reservations being processed much closer to the planned travel date, the reluctance to book in advance is up in the air as guests fear they might lose their money since there is always the possibility of an uptick in virus cases.This conservative attitude is a logical response to the uncertainty caused by the pandemic which has reduced American’s expenses to levels unseen since the 1980s.New norms are needed during these times, the most important one will be: Flexible cancellation policies and cleanlinessIt is well known that cleanliness will be a key feature for travelers in the new normal.

Am Canadian and my business partner is American.

So if there is anything on the credit report to indicate that they are not vested in paying their obligations, especially claims from private persons, property managers, or utilities, I would take it as a red flag.

I'm American, 51, hubby is Australian, 56.