I went to IRS.Gov, clicked on apply for EIN number, then when it asks, "What type of legal structure is applying for the EIN," I chose, "View additional types, including tax exempt and governmental organizations."

Freddie Mac considers the following to be interested party contributions:Funds from the Seller, originating lender, an employer, a municipality, a non-profit organization and a Related Person, are subject to the interested party contributions requirements if the contributing party is affiliated with any of the interested parties as stated in the paragraph above, except as stated below for gifts from a Related Person and lender credit.Funds from an interested party that flow through a third-party organization or a non-profit agency to the BorrowerFunds from an interested party, including a third-party organization or a non-profit agency, used to pay costs associated with the Mortgage transaction on the Borrower's behalfFunds that are donated to a third party, which in turn provides the funds to pay some or all of the Borrower's Closing CostsSo it doesn't sound like it should be a problem.

For instance  Cash flow is the ONLY thing appreciation is gambling.. that's crazy talk its not that cut and dry.. appreciation either organic or forced is how the millions are made in real estate its not made at 100 to 200 a month.. its made by the values going up..  

I am in process of hiring a lawyer to review the lease but i think no matter how strong or favorable a lease is, the tenant has option of declaring the bankruptcy and restructure their organization (this is just my opinion). 

While seasoned investors might need bookkeeping assistance or Quickbooks coaching to get organized while they scale.

Most people forget about local churches, homeless shelters, mental health organizations, addiction treatment organizations, Dodd organizations, community action organizations, etc. you can use these groups for various reasons like if a tenant is struggling with rent, we have had church partners step in a pay rent.

James is absolutely correct - actually filing Articles of Organization with the Colorado Secretary of State to set up a new LLC is super easy.

Organizing subs from across the country is not an efficient use of my time so if a PM could help put together a reno plan with me that is ideal.I'm looking to buy more buildings with more units there over the years so I'd really like to build a bridge with someone long term.

After meetings, I personally scold the presidents for bringing in Snake Oil Salesmen and I write the club organization presidents letters.

On a personal note please make sure you are responsive and organized.