I am greatly intrigued by fix and flip deals, but am too green with too little financial resources for the risk.

While it is possible to cross over from loan to security if not structured properly (hence, get an attorney), case law generally recognizes the validity of a loan transaction in commerce. 

Thanks James.Just waiting for the green light for the finance.

I could potentially find some canadian investors, although as far the taxes, you should contact BDO(accoutning firm) they are good with cross border tax laws.

In CA you would likely be crossing the line and performing functions that require you do be an Attorney, or Licenced RE Broker or Agent.As far as the specific statutes and case law, there are a number of issues that come into play as far as entering into a contract to purchase an REO, where in 99% of the time there is a NO assignment clause, with the specific intention of assigning the contract.In most of the double close schemes mentioned, the "purchaser" is specifically hiding the fact that the fact that they indeed are NOT the purchaser.In a "creative" RE investing environment, it is understandable that NOT being open to potential legal problems would be the norm.There are too many cases related to typical "creative real estate deals" andlegal issues and troubles to mention here.Hire a lawyer, do what you feel you're comfortable with.

I've been flamed,yelled at and double crossed but yet I'm still on those sites why because I don't let any drama get to me.My point is this.

You can zoom in on a specific address, cross street or subdivision, and specify a variety of variables and it'll map it out the way you want.

I've yet to see one of their kilowatt gorging live shows ever show any side of green energy.

I don't want to cross this person, but don't want my new property on TV news with busted doors, etc.Again, these tenants were not mine, but I have to live with them or try to evict for cause.

Light industrial next to the airport, apartments close to colleges, retail centers on major cross streets, office buildings on "prestigious" streets, would all seemingly meet, individually, or collectively, a dream portfolio.We have all sorts of formulas for analyzing real estate investments.