Almost 1000 sq ft deck in back with 4 picnic tables.

There are options available in many situations but each one is unique.

I was definitely looking to open an LLC for asset protection but it’s unique to me that you have three under your belt!

You want an email, it can draft it, you want a business plan, it can draft it- but every person should be putting their own style into their writing or their plans - otherwise it’s no unique and you are just another typical fish in the sea

The number of people who own 4-20 unit complexes can't be that big, I just checked all of Austin, qualified for 30%+ equity and >4yrs ownership, and it was only 268 unique owners.

You will have 4 opinions on every decision, communication with be key to solving differences in opinion which will surely arise. 4 pockets to fund deals..... 4 names to take out loans....Make sure your partner brings something to the table that isn;t your strong point.  

I would say that putting stuff in writing tends to get people to the closing table which is why we have contract. 

Hey all, I thought I'd seek the advice of people much smarter than me regarding this potential scenario...I recently came across a property in an up-and-coming area, where the current owner is a mentally handicapped o...

what about if the contractors (many do) fly under the table and do not want to do a w9 ?

@Carl Randal Some investors in Texas (and I realize you're not in Texas) will "close" at a notary but typically do so only in very unique (urgent) circumstances.