Nation-You paid 1/3 upfront as in several days before start upon contract signing, or upfront as in when work started.It just seemed odd to pay 1/3 when the contract was signed several days beforehand, the tear off involves little to no materials, just a dumpster rental.

Everyone who gets involved in real estate should have it tatooed onto a visible body part, where they can refer to it easily: "Speculating is not the same as investing."

You can speed up your part by doing everything you can as soon as you can, and by monitoring everyone else involved, in particular, your lender.A couple of months is typical, I'd say.

Everything inside _ her food, clothes and family photos _ was gone.But late last month, with Rameau's help, she got back inside and has put Christmas decorations on the front door.So far, police have not gotten involved.

Just leave within 30 days and no lawyers will be involved, no foreclosures, etc... if not then I call my attorney..

Part of your journey will involve a great level of trust.

Should I risk getting involved in this, or should I run as fast and as far away as I can?

Banks will look at all credit scores that are involved but your business plan, ability to purchase good deals with low LTV ratio's and the fact that the other members have stellar credit will all be looked at and also taken into consideration.The idea of having a few "senior partners" with more share in the company can be done, so long as the other "non senior partner" agrees with the terms.Which ever way you choose to go, you MUST have an iron clad operating agreement written up by a competant attorney.

I'm involved with one right now that started 1 month ago so it will be a good test to see if things have changed.

Does anyone have a good reference, website, or resource that goes over differnet taxes involved in renting or selling real estate?