I would think the area you are investing in also has some say in terms of what can be considered a reasonable profit or not.

G'Day everybody, my wife (31 and 32) and I are currently working abroad to save up with the hope of returning to the US and purchasing property.We are currently doing research on which State would be best to purchase real estate in terms of the best returns.

Think about the following in terms of a so-called “Foreclosure Bail-Out”:Whether in default or not, couldn’t virtually any homeowner transfer his or her own property’s legal and equitable ownership to a trustee in a bona fide inter vivos trust, and then lease the property from the trust?

As long as you listen to the incorporation requirements and follow the reporting requirements, you pretty much secure your asset protection goals.As for partnerships, there is far less protection in terms of asset protection, but they allow for a looser management structure.

I've done the majority of marketing and been most responsible for getting our channel to where it is now, within 1 month of uploading our first video, we have 100,000 views.We've been approached by 2 partner networks to sign contracts with them, so I think it's obviously time we form an LLC and draft some contract.I've done the vast majority of the work, and have been financing the entire project (aside from minor contributions from friend 2).As far as the TALENT in the videos, it's more or less an equal split in terms of whose in front of the camera.

In terms of the long distance investment do you plan on having a property manager to take care of the property?

What's your opinion of the Griffin area in terms of growth?

Investors are always looking for private money (not hard money) like crazy is mainly for three reasons: 1)hard money is very pricey in terms of interest rates & fees, 2) costly in terms of initial investment, and 3) it is money at just 1-2 years.

Im sure there are pros and cons when it comes to working with a friend in terms of not having to list him as a 1st lien holder etc.

After 40+ rehabs in my local area (Atlanta), Marty and I decided to venture into a new market together and give long-distance rehabbing a try.It was quite a project -- the largest I've ever attempted, both in terms of scope and budget.