Sharad,As a contractor, I can give some insight from that perspective.

So from this perspective, it might not be permitted.But I also agree with those above who already said that: If they couldn't pay for their housing expense when they had ownership, then why would you expect them to pay for housing when they no longer have ownership?

That's probably a different topic, but I am looking at from strictly a service perspective and not fiduciary perspective.

I think he would also be able to give you some real good advice and maybe even different perspective.

Hello,I'm looking for book recommendations for valuing properties from a buyers perspective.

And you will also be considered a "Dealer" for those properties that you wholesale.As for whether you do it through your personal name or company, I don't think the liability is going to be much different if you're not planning to actually close on any properties (though I'm not an attorney and I'm sure there are some edge cases where it does make a difference).From a tax perspective, if you have an S-Corp or an LLC taxed as an S-Corp, you may be able to save on self employment taxes for a portion of your income if you buy/sell through the business.

It's a brilliant book that can give you a macro perspective on the real estate game, and would be an excellent complement to your other readings like Millionaire Real Estate Investor which is also a great book.

Jeremy,There are only two choices that make sense:1) Limited Liability Company (LLC)2) Personal OwnershipFrom an asset protection perspective, the attorneys will tell you to use an LLC, because it may protect your personal assets in case something awful happens that results in a large liability lawsuit.However, an LLC will thrust you into the wonderful world (sarcasm) of commercial lending.

From a fiscal perspective, easing tax burdens and not necessarily in lower rates.

The "seller" in this case is a company that doesn't exist from the secretary of state's office perspective.