I understand that creating a fund is expensive (mid 5 figures) and subject to SEC regulation.

See this link:http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/free-books/renters-rights-book/chapter1-2.htmlAnd there are some small municipalities that are starting to impose regulations on landlords regarding illegal aliens:http://campbelllawobserver.com/2012/08/rent-to-illegal-aliens-landlord-you-may-be-penalized/

I know city's/OSHA are involved to limited extents, but nothing like certifying an aircraft design to Federal regulations (FAA), or auto (SAE)…..so the RE industry just does not have as many designers/engineers that have been subject to advanced technology or design criteria.

It's BASIC real estate issues and transactions and RE financing rules, programs and regulations you need to concentrate on, not schemes.

despicable...Only cities with BIG GOVERNMENT require a landlord license.

He will have to go through a process to get reimbursed from the government which is never fun.

-Steven the Tax GuyYour guide to IRS laws, rules and regulations.

-Steven the Tax GuyYour guide to IRS laws, rules and regulations.

Or what about Egypt, which has one type of economy and government compared to Botswana, which is really quite different.I actually think Africa and Asia have one thing in common, which is that you cannot make any generalization about either continent without it being largely untrue.

The MLS and realtor boards might have regulations about how a listing reads, but regs aren't law.