Kevin,Make sure that you are aware of SEC regulations on a general solicitation.

Or is that strictly between him and the Utility company?

I think the first to fall will be larger operators, the regulators like to make examples out of violators.

Probably because states have laws about regulating who can negotiate with people in foreclosure, many have been cheated by investor types and if not cheated, have received bad advice.

Bill Gulley Afjal Wahidi Al Williamson Wouldn't using crowd funding in real estate be similar to syndications and covered by the same regulations etc.?

"THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU HAS PUBLISHED THE FINAL REGULATIONS ON THE DODD-FRANK LEGISLATION AND IT WILL AFFECT THE WAY REAL ESTATE INVESTORS WILL DO THEIR BUSINESS ONCE THEY KICK IN."

While my deal was involved and I did have some basic surveying knowledge anyone with a basic knowledge of describing lots could have had a surveyor do much of the brain damage for them.From the deal, I netted out an over 2,000+ sq ft "A" frame on a small local river that included a large barn, a few acres, pond, coral area and a regulation tennis court with 8' chain link enclosure, FREE to me when it was all said and done.

Most lenders I have spoken with only require 20% down payment (unless regulations have changed recently).

This deal is strictly a cash flow deal and I would not expect any appreciation on this deal.

Violates the unrelated party transaction rules strictly speaking every time....