Curious to know if there are any good loan options (other than hard or private) that self employed people can use with little to no taxable income.

Thus far he hasn't consulted legal counsel though he has mentioned it - but he has been transfixed on the eviction.  

Since then, I've paid off a tremendous amount of debt and hoarded cash.

I can provide you with more info on that and give you a referral to a good attorney specializing in asset protection and partnership structuring.Before proceeding, I suggest to have all or most of following questions clarified:Joint Ventures – checklist / questionnaireBefore you can start to set up the legal framework, there are various issues that need to be addressed.

As a general rule, don't ask Accountants legal questions and don't ask your lawyer tax questions.

We own 1, closing on a 2nd, and want to get more.We started out just doing extra rooms in our house and we have learned a lot, and you ARE ABSOLUTELY asking the right questions.To dive right into it, the first thing I always recommend is to ALWAYS buy not only where it is legal, but we prefer to buy in places that already have established regulation.

Is this legal to have a family member buy your properties.Also... my Dad would also be "the bank" for the purchase of 2 duplexes-- let's say.

Do not rely on it for legal advice.

I usually create it myself on legal zoom.

Highly advise taking the proper procedures to legally becoming a property manager, even if it is for a relatives property.Do you have liability and E&O insurance to help protect yourself?