I mentioned it to a naval architect, but he was unfamiliar with EPDM, but had favorable thoughts on the concept.

But they don't always move together, and the index could be more favorable for one over the other as a result.LIBOR had some really atypical movements early in the "recession" that caused anything indexed to LIBOR to have a higher rate; this was because the banks weren't trusting each other enough to lend to each other!

Do the rest of us LLs a favor and take her to court so she'll have a judgement against her that the rest of us LLs can find when we do our due diligence.

Your going to need to raise most of your capital through old fashioned fundraising and possibly through community grants (local goverment, or HUD).

So, the LLC is important, to keep at arms length from properties, limit liability and have favorable tax treatment.

My wife works under a medium sized broker (about 3500 agents), and she pays either:- $40 per month + $300 per transaction; or- $300 per month + $40 per transaction.It's up to her which of these options she wants and the transaction fee is regardless of whether it was a $25K sale or a $25M sale.So, relatively small, low cost brokers are out there...J Scott, It appears that Solid Source Realty raised their rates slightly from $40 to $68 a month and $300 to $323 a month but the commission split is still very favorable to the agent.

Freedom soft looks good on paper but in reality it will never replace good old fashion hard work and due diligence.

Again, you seem to be the only one to bring attention to such things, like it's an opportunity of some kind, even after I pointed out that you made a good point concerning the self employment taxes.May be next time you'll give some consideration to HOW you bring up your point, perhaps in a less argumentitive or bulegerant fashion, the tone used goes a long way too.

I've looked at las vegas (has come down in price alot making the yields juicy, good tax rate, favorable landlord laws) and dallas for probably similar reasons as the texan cities you've looked at.The major problem for me so far has been trying to find a bank / finance company / person to provide a worthwhile LVR (or LTV as they call it).

What did he say when he ruled in favor of the plaintiff?