You can put up to $10,000 per year in an I-Bond typically.  

But since we were family my sister and I just covered the payment for that month.Ok, so the lengthy intro was to provide context.

It does not because it depends on many factors including your:• Alternative investment options• Need for liquidity• Financial goals• Purchasing power • Expected hold time• Risk toleranceTo talk about these elements at any depth would require a lengthy document and beyond the scope of this reply.

We set up a corporation and started by investing in stocks and bonds.

You need to make sure your broker is "bonded" in MA, though.

And hope that your lengthy post means all is well for you :)

Who will approve all contracts with subs, check licenses, bonds, insurance, etc.?

Reducing all agreements to writing.You'll find you'll have other expenses in that SBA, bond underwriting, could have bank's attorney fees, etc. so I wouldn't say you should be banking on much left.

In Georgia, the process is lengthy and a total pain in the elbow.

TIMELINE: it requires a lot of capital.just a rough estimate10k to engineer (drawing, survey, permit, hearing ($/hr additional))10-5K to Township (Permit, escrow, bonds, variance, hearing)5-8k (I will get back if they don't use it but it will be under their control til then)20k-30k+ for asphalt stromdrain. redo entrance and reface back of bldge.SO what started as a little asphalt of a 60*25 ft parking space.turned into a 50k+ project.WE might have to wait til next year