It is an investment of moneyThere is an expectation of profits from the investmentThe investment of money is in a common enterpriseAny profit comes from the efforts of a promoter or third party

The only risk is not paying it off by the end of the promotion period because then you typically get charged the high interest in arrears.

Here is an edited version of what I posted earlier that was taken down due to self-promotion.

Can I and should I promote this land as having pot growing potential?  

However, he just switched jobs (got a promoted position) and is having a hard time getting financing.

My father was in the army, he bought the homes they lived in, paid them off quickly utilizing the military housing allowance, and kept them as a rental after he was transferred/promoted. 

Moderator note: Please do not use this forum to promote yourself or your agency.

. $200,000 NOI($2MM loan @ 4% on 25 year amortization schedule)–126,680.88 debt service (PI)73,319.12 initial cash return200,000 NOI−79,134.6 interest payments–77,272.72 depreciation expense on 85% of purchase price (cost basis would be more accurate, but don't specify other expenses that would go into basis, like closing costs or improvements before you put it into service)43,592.68 taxable income35% tax rate used in your example15,257 tax due73,319 cash return–15,257 tax due58,062 after-tax return11.6% cash on cash returnA very nice return, indeed, but less than half of what you're promoting.

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