As someone who holds the CFA Designation and with years of institutional real estate experience doing the actual underwriting, due diligence, and asset management for billion dollar funds, I really feel sorry for investors getting taken advantage of by all these syndicators.

The other half have some sort of 'event-related problem' they need to figure out - large inheritance, gifting, education planning, taxes, etc.In both cases, a planner can add value.

Are there any specific street design or access requirements, DOT requirements, permits or traffic studies.

I recommend investing in updating to a modern design and dont just put old second hand furniture in your properties (many will suggest this).

He's just really gifted in real estate.  

Carol's ability to predict and list at what buyers are willing to be pay is a real gift.

I alos suggest you start gifting the maximum amounts to each, if you have not been, to help reduce the estate.

This is a reason why having designated corporations can sometimes cause problems when you change the characteristic of a transaction.Jon Holdman is correct.

Go for a clever design if you face limitation.

. - window screens are NOT designed or intended to keep people from falling out of the opened window; they are strictly meant for keeping insects out as much as possible.