If it is set up that the client receives membership interest or shares in an entity that owns real estate then that would not qualify.The exception (sort of) to this are specifically syndicated products that are sold as securities and set up so that client does receive a tenant in common interest in the underlying real estate asset.  

Let them sort it out and stay out of the middle of it.Now whenever a tenant doesn't take my hint about not working on the property.

As long as you have buyer representation you would be due some sort of commission I would think...We have programs like that here in DC.

Do you have to sort of "join" them before they show you anything?

In all honesty and joking aside she is the sort of tenant that you need to "stick to the book" on.  

I would definitely need to consult an attorney and likely need to form some sort of corporation to do this kind of business, but just wanted to hear other ideas.

Door number one duplex 3% down. 75k = $2250  (I lived in one side, so I'm not counting my door)Door number two $20k = $2k down + backroom bank loan (sort of like a personal loan)Doors 3,4,5,and 6 $110k = $0 down it was in the time of creative loans and financing. 

Doesn't pass the smell test, however you can use his image in marketing.

It tracks everywhere you drive and then you can sort by personal and business.

With the age of the homes there's usually some sort of deferred maintenance that needs to be taken care of that would be harder to be aware of from the west coast.