I would like to have the ability to leave individual messages for each property that is for rent.

You should put a loan servicing company in place for collections and servicing, this can make things easier on the lender.You might use a stronger credit partner, a loan guarantee can help.Are you qualified to finance but prefer the seller financing, showing that ability to refi will probably help.

Hi Josiah,There are all kinds of contractors with varying abilities and experience.

Overall it works but there are a few significant downsides:- NO ability to create a cash flow statement.

I responded to that today in fact.http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/115369-price-reduction-strategy---help-pleaseThe ability to foreclose and get the property back in Calif is arduous, so I would see a local Calif RE Attorney.Seehttps://litigation-essentials.lexisnexis.com/webcd/app?

Equity in this situation almost certainly does not equal any control rights, so as a minority partner, you better really trust the developer, both his ability to get the job done right and not run off with your money.

But in the C areas that was about the extent of their ability..

so much for my searching abilities....

10)  Have you spoken to your accountant about your ability to pay taxes on a commercial building or pay municipal fines for running an illegal one?  

One of the best attributes of US real estate is the ability to use low fixed interest rates for 30 years.