Instead of buying fee simple, you're buying sub2 existing liens. 

Simple question which I am sure will not be a simple answer.Are windows a good investment?

@Bryce Baker Get everything written on paper as if it's a legal binding partnership with your family.

I read through a few of the BP blogs and found alot about the yellow letters..Handwriting like letter on yellow paper.

Ultimately, it's going to depend on your investment goals and strategy.For example, if I'm working with someone in the Sacramento market, it's probably going to be a Bay Area investor who'd like to invest in a market with good appreciation and rent growth, but is still located in California, and is lower priced than Bay Area where most deals don't make sense on paper... too pricey.But if it's Phoenix, Scottsdale or Tempe we're talking about, it might be someone looking to AirBnb / VRBO a small condo in a hot part of town.

It's simple when dealing w/ mortgages... what's the intent of the borrower.

.  :-)  But, what I would say is to check witH the Florida Secretary of State on requirements and you do not need to pay a CPA/Attorney to do it (although it should not be expensive to go through one for simple paperwork(. 

i found a generic free audio book that helped me figure out how to start making a busininess plan and keeping it simple is my goal. it can be legthy and detailed but i intend for it to be so simple. 

In the most simple situation, at the end, all the activities are netted to determine your net loss or income so it’s not that important how you allocate. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.