@Brian Lacey  Spartanburg and Greenville has some great colleges as well.

Oldest daughter is 19 and goes to college.  

It might be a good idea to have a written partnership nuptial.I understand how it is to be busy with all of your businesses.Some of my businesses are; Real Estate Management, Auction Company and Investment partnerships.I do find time to practice my art.I guess it is OK to announce my art show, all sales go 100% to charity, The Smile Train.www.auctions.investorsunited.com to see the bidding process and view the paintingsAlso on Flickr at www.flickr.com/seeparrishartBrandon, I think it is important for people like us (managing lots of businesses, lots of stress and controlling the moving parts) to have an escape, a diversion, a creative outlet, a mind break from businessWhat are your thoughts on that?

Most D1 college linemen, along with 95% of the NFL offensive linemen weigh over 300 lbs.  

I got a college degree in business that emphasized real estate.  

I like to ask, how much do,u need above your existing mortgage, how soon do,u want to settle.You need to show the seller the benefits of taking back some paper; interest payments, show the seller how much they are making over the term of the mortgage, let them know they can discount the the note for cash when they need it, use the note as a down payment on another purchase, split the notes, pledge the note as security for a loan, give it to their kid for college cash or just keep it in their cash flow portfolio.  

I got a business degree in college that emphasized real estate in 1980.  

I have a college degree with an emphasis in real  estate.  

Is it possible for the lender use 529 advantage college funds as the reserve?

Jason is a licensed real estate agent with his own brokerage, and I know he would not risk his livelihood by teaching people illegal real estate practices.