@Luke Buettner Yeah, despite my love for the arts, I still view these projects as what they really are: a business.

It might be a good idea to have a written partnership nuptial.I understand how it is to be busy with all of your businesses.Some of my businesses are; Real Estate Management, Auction Company and Investment partnerships.I do find time to practice my art.I guess it is OK to announce my art show, all sales go 100% to charity, The Smile Train.www.auctions.investorsunited.com to see the bidding process and view the paintingsAlso on Flickr at www.flickr.com/seeparrishartBrandon, I think it is important for people like us (managing lots of businesses, lots of stress and controlling the moving parts) to have an escape, a diversion, a creative outlet, a mind break from businessWhat are your thoughts on that?

They will likely send an inspector to show compliance with city code depending on the type of store fronts (e.g. a restaurant setup will have different requirements in many cases than an art studio, for example).I would certainly invest in getting individually city metered utilities so that the tenants pay their own utility bills and there is not some messy shared arrangement that you have to deal with.  

Already on it Adam, and yes it I a generous offer - thanks Art! 

I was halfway to Chartered Accountant before I had to leave Scotland unexpectedly; sadly, it doesn't transfer at all, so here in the USA I'm just a numbers nerd with a liberal arts degree.

So I've been studying the state of the art, best tools & practices in Property Management, especially curious about Work Network development and proactive, preventive maintenance.What I've been surprised to discover is that the best PM platforms are full-blown accounting systems, designed to replace the likes of QuickBooks which has been so popular for so long.The thing I'm wondering is, if real estate investors are well diversified, they're probably doing a lot more than just investing in real estate.  

And there are not many young ppl that I meet now-a-days who say that they are in craft school to learn a trade, many of them are opting for the Arts or business.

Have a residential building under contract and the bonus space above the large 3 car garage is awesome but without it it would be a deal breaker. Just not worth it south the extra cash flow. I can get $600/mth to ren...

Currently wanting to get into a real estate apprentice position to learn the art of Real Estate Investing.

Account ClosedThanks Art, Very good advice, and I like the story you had to tell.