I don't know... but after 17 years of picking mutual funds and working with a financial planner, this is much more exciting!  

Can you seek independent advice from a CPA or financial planner?

Currently looking for a new Tax Adviser, Planner and general accounting services for payroll and benefits. 

Most financial planners recommend 10% of the portfolio in real estate, however, since real estate is not considered a "traditional" investment by many,and not fully understood, I believe this is a fairly conservative number. 

I've been interested in fixing up houses ever since I was a kid. I started out by going to architecture school, but only lasted a year their. After working in construction management & estimating for a few years, ...

Look around your area and ask around for referral.I feel that most financial planners will lead you to the stock market and related.

My dad is a retired city planner for the City of Lakeland. 

Our certified financial planner not only doesn't seem to understand REI, but also hasn't been supportive of us engaging in it at all as retirees. 

Hello! I am interested in owning rental properties in the Bay Area and Stockton areas of California. I live in San Francisco and have a goal of owning my own home (SFH or multifamily) in San Francisco, Oakland, or nea...

The operating agreement should address possible arrangements, how you admit another member, events of withdrawal, voting rights (might think in terms of a corporation with preferred and common stock as to voting rights), buy-sell arrangements and authorizations granted to members or managers.A good attorney isn't just a lawyer they are also planners that can map out the direction of operations, they can be the gatekeeper that allows flexibility but keeping you on the main track.