Hi Josiah,There are all kinds of contractors with varying abilities and experience.

Overall it works but there are a few significant downsides:- NO ability to create a cash flow statement.

I responded to that today in fact.http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/115369-price-reduction-strategy---help-pleaseThe ability to foreclose and get the property back in Calif is arduous, so I would see a local Calif RE Attorney.Seehttps://litigation-essentials.lexisnexis.com/webcd/app?

Equity in this situation almost certainly does not equal any control rights, so as a minority partner, you better really trust the developer, both his ability to get the job done right and not run off with your money.

But in the C areas that was about the extent of their ability..

so much for my searching abilities....

10)  Have you spoken to your accountant about your ability to pay taxes on a commercial building or pay municipal fines for running an illegal one?  

I hope you didn't lose $ on the Super Bowl!!!

One of the best attributes of US real estate is the ability to use low fixed interest rates for 30 years.

The sense of home and belonging is generally positioned within the walls and property lines of the currency we exchange.Without the ability for people to be unable to continue possession, we would have nothing to possess.