The downside of the LLC is there will be a little more cost for filings with the secretary of state.As a promissory note and contract, also will work fine.

Originally posted by Jason Shen:I've tried to connect with Mark Zuckerberg numerous times, but it seems like every time I try, my phone calls just go directly to his secretary's secretary's secretary's voicemail.

It's better for me to use a full time secretary with those specific skills who enjoys doing it.I like the business relationship where I am paying them to do a job and nothing else is involved.

I hired a secretary to do my databases and keep track of the back office stuff as most of my time is spent on the phone and analyzing properties for myself and my commercial clients.The rest of the year will remain the same with helping my clients go for more triple net properties and multifamily properties as well as my own investments.I did help my brother-in-law get a place.

In Ohio, and most states I believe, many use registered agents (and attorneys for the filing) to maintain complete anonymity on all LLC documents filed with the Secretary of State.

You will want to verify with the Secretary of State for the option that best meets your needs.Secretary of State Business Filings 

Do a google search 'florida secretary of state corporation search'  The first 'hit' is for the SOS of Florida, to search by name.

Be clear in your intentions that you DO NOT want to be a secretary but want to learn the business from them and transact with commission.

If someone from company A agrees to a change but it isn't in writing, it will be hard to prove, but the first clause makes this possible...or does the second clause make this not possible....Also, if someone like a secretary orally agrees to a change, does the first clause hold the company responsible for her making the decision for that agreement or again, does it need to be in writing??

Generally speaking, you will not be able to initiate a bank account under the LLC's name unless and until the LLC has been approved and certified by the California Secretary of State.