In localities having a winter design temperature of 32°F (0°C) or lower as shown in Table R301.2(1) of this code, a water, soil or waste pipe shall not be installed outside of a building, in exterior walls, in attics or crawl spaces, or in any other place subjected to freezing temperature unless adequate provision is made to protect it from freezing by insulation or heat or both.

I cited a book that did a large amount of research... here's another asset allocation table for assets held by accredited investors.

When your at the bottom of the ladder and fighting amongst the other small fry for table scraps it certainly seems detrimental to disclose your outside activities.

@John MarinoYou can be a real estate operator instead of investor without using banksLow equity deals, buy subject to or wrap aitd , exit strategy lease or lease to ownLow equity deals,lease to own and then assign for a feeMinor rehabs, do a joint venture with the seller instead of a wholesale, use private money for the minor rehab, create a note for the seller table for months after the rehabFree and clear houses, learn about installment sales at IRS.gov, offer 105% of FMV but get  the payment of installment sale low, search imputed interest table on the IRS site, show the seller that installment sale private mortgage is a way for them to further their retirement plan, and the payment can survive their death, payment can go to their heirs or to a charityThere are more things you can do without banks :)@Josh Caldwell

With so many investors articulating their partnership terms of agreements to suit their unique goals and needs, is it unreasonable to think that we may be able to structure our agreement so that it would address many of the inherent concerns our unmarried status brings to the table?

If it was not disclosed to you I would go back to the negotiating table. 

I never mentioned anything about a time table that would indicate I assume a get rich quick time table.

I have a good sized buyers list of the contacts I have made over the years, but in all honesty, there are only 2 that I do regular business with where we pitch deals back and forth to the other and do business somewhat regularly on both sides of the table.  

The best way to find a mentor is to bring money to the table.

I am looking for member insights on log cabins in the Great Smoky Mountain area..Anyone with experience in buying, selling or maintaining a vacation rental in the area can contribute and I would really appreciate any advise.We are planning to have it on a rental program for a few months until we understand the business.Location preferences / do and donts?