Andy Chu - You ask a question that is asked everyday by investors, and in fact, every small business owner giving responsibility to someone else in their organization.

I will start a new thread if there is an objection.

Is there added protection in organizing in one of these states, even though it'll likely mean greater LLC fees from having to register as a foreign entity in your home state?

There are easy organic ways to show up on googles front page.

In many larger cities across the country there are community development organizations that have formed to bring investment and turn marginal areas around.

I've purchased partial interests on several occasions, it has always worked out as the other party understands that 1. they are no longer having to deal with that original party, 2. they aren't going to win, a sale can be forced and they will get what the auctioneer hands them 3. the feud may continue but it won't be over that property, it's no longer the object of contention.As to financing, honestly there's no story that comes to mind, I never really lost money from a loan when all was said and done, so it's not exciting.

Its tough because we have the same long-term objectives (but at least our interests are aligned..) 

Or do you have someone in your business organization with one instead?

I need to ensure that there is ample profit for me to take an assignment fee and also need to ensure my end buyer would be able to meet his Investment Objectives. 

As people also trend towards organic I find that more goes into the fridge, and less into the freezer, meaning have a fridge space that spans top to bottom is less-practical than a fridge that is located fully on the upper half, and a less-used freezer that people need to bend down for.