Bid rigging is few and far in between, and it doesn't impact 3rd party bidders.

This is what is impacting a lot of people.

I wanted to open up a discussion on the topic of real estate Crowdfunding and its impact on how deals are financed.What do you think the future will bring?

This is definitely more of an issue for rehabs than for new construction, but even new construction has lots of of unpredictability -- from weather impact to unpredictable city inspectors.I have a well-defined scheduling order for all my rehabs (see the BiggerPockets books for more details), and then I will generally keep my contractors formally scheduled for 1-2 weeks out at any given time (again, tracked with custom spreadsheets).

The amount you have to play with will largely impact what and where you can buy.3.

- I assume geography has a big impact on the $200 rule, correct?

While you don't need a tax ID # to originate a loan, you will have issues without one, so bring up the future concerns to your attorney.BTW, accepting a deed in lieu of foreclosure has the same tax impact on you as if the loan had been fully paid, you'll have a tax liability while not receiving cash!

Is there a public good, was there any damage, what was the intent, what's the impact of the infraction or violation?

Someone who has had repeated violations and does so in fragrant violation of the Act won't be getting a slap on the wrist, I doubt they will survive the financial impact and stay in the business.

I do, however, want to manage tenant activities that result in costly abatement processes that would negatively impact the profitability of a property.