Big developers do this with land all the time, and I've never heard about any of them being prosecuted either.I'm just trying to familiarize myself with the laws and risks, so any references would be appreciated!

I believe they do verify a SSN and DOB to identify the applicant.

There are quite a few 4-plexes as much of LA was developed in the 20's when these were popular to build.2. 

I was excited last month to open my copy of The Real Deal and find that I was listed as one of the seven most active developers in North Shore Staten Island.

As a renter, you have the best chance of identifying with this person and working out an arrangement.  

You should develop a business plan before you start flipping to decide how best to access these, and more, sources of capital. 

As a first-time homebuyer with a long-term plan of real estate development, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how I could obtain a USDA guaranteed rural development loan even though the current property does not have a home on it.

Hi @Tony KuI get a few REO's in my inbox every week and most of the time, they're in areas I personally wouldn't invest in (not near centers of economic development/growth, etc)."

This case is concerned with equipment leases, personal property not real property under Uniform Lawhttp://www.irs.gov/irb/2014-8_IRB/ar04.html Covers partnership liability with respect to disguised sales, you can also see the interpretation and reasoning as applicable to any buyer/entity. http://www.ccim.com/cire-magazine/articles/lease-o...Brian, IMO, 1 & 2 above are not applicable, this is a Master Lease of an apartment complex, there is no fair market rent that a Realtor (generally) can identify, there is no "market". #3.

I'm a software developer here in Chicago, and my wife (@etesla) is a stay-at-home-mom.