There is no limit on the commercial side (at least with my credit union) I have 4 loans out right now and all at about 5% apr and 20 year loans.

Second you can pay a search company to find out all the details you need to know, but this is limited to a certain % of accuracy and option 1 is your best bet.

The use of the word partner here refers to either a one time partnership on a house or a limited partnership of some sort.I would not share my business plan to someone like that without knowing them or what their interests are.

Limited use, professional offices type of thing or can you do more?

Those investors that are concerned about liability can set-up a single member limited liability company (SMLLC).

What do you think about this article:http://business.theage.com.au/japans-hunger-becomes-a-dire-warning-for-other-nations/20080420-27ey.htmlI've been hearing of limits being placed on rice purchases in parts of California, and friends in the food industry say that their companies (the major food producers) expect prices to climb tens of percent this year alone.Thoughts?

Not sure these desparate measures are having the desired effect.

The Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a terrific tax entity.

The article gives no specific indication as to where the measurements were taken....I could see temperatures varying depending on where one might choose to experiment.

Your garage is full of used but working appliances.You carry a flashlight, camera, and tape measure in your briefcase.