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I'm actively searching for my next property! 

Having spoken with a few securities attorney about it, there is no loophole: if you're a passive investor and he's managing the investment, then it's a security.The only way for it not to be a security is if you have an active role in managing the investment, however limited that role is.With that said, there are people doing JV deals every day and it's not like the FBI is going to kick down your door and send you to jail.

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In my area there is a lot of older housing from 1900s on smaller lots so conversion activities vs adding new additions is common.

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Thus is not the deal to cut your teeth on and it is unlikely that the bank will agree to a short sale with a deployed veteran owner due to protections for Active Duty accorded through the Soldier and Sailors Relief Act.  

.), or to ask another way, any banks to definitely avoid in regards to opening a business bank account (we want to flip and buy & hold single or multi-family residences in the Baltimore and Harford areas, just in case the kind of activity effects the recommendation)?

Read books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts, attend webinars and stay active on the forums while connecting with other investors in your area and pick a niche.

Read books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts, attend webinars and stay active on the forums while connecting with other investors in your area and pick a niche.