They are supposed to act as signals, of sorts.

I don't trust many of them after my research and almost none of them before, but if the people in DC and on the national scene who are hell bent on retaining power start targeting specific newcomers as "dumb", it tells me that this "dumb" person is probably worth a second look.

As to RE terms, stick to those that you can Google and get a definition from a non-guru site.Risk of loss after a contract and prior to settlement is done with an assignment of loss proceeds as insurance may be provided, it is an assignment, generally with the option of a buyer to accept loss proceeds and buy the property as is to make the repairs or to avoid the obligation to buy allowing the seller to retain loss proceeds.

Do they retain ownership or is each investor now have an equity stake in the development?

Maybe, I'll wait til they start coming door to door to bring this new signal into my home.

Your net business income is taxable whether retained in the business or distributed to the LLC members.Please understand that your business assets are exposed in the event your business is sued.

I don't want to seem "greedy" but heck, they are bringing the signal into the building anyway... and everything in this life is negotiable, right?  

We can (& have) just start selling retained loans on the secondary market if we need to drum up a few million to lend out quick-like and in a hurry.

If you didn't do that, then you signaled to the tenant, the seller, and anyone you ask for advice (indirectly, me), that the shed is not a major concern. 

It is my understanding that we, as realtors, do not have a responsibility to the general public until they hire/retain us for our services.