Personally (not legally of course), I consider school more of a business expense, since having a degree will allow me to charge about 50% more for lessons.Ideally, I would like to purchase a duplex, triplex, or something similar in the Seattle area where I can live in one unit and rent out the other(s).

A dollar amount and the phrase "for good and valuable consideration" may or may sufficient in a transfer of title and may not be the same as described or required in a purchase contract that conveys an equitable interest.Mixing these two concepts is incorrect.When a purchase contract is made, legal title remains with the seller, but equitable title is given to a buyer, full title is in  state of limbo until settlement.Equitable title must be financially measurable, if it is not measurable or cannot be established and is an amount customarily accepted, equitable title may be limited or may not exist.

You said your investors are friends and family so it's even more important to make it legal and official.

Is the studio a legal, permitted conversion?  

I'm looking to put together a legal purchase contract for a bulk deal in Ohio any suggestions on where to get one from?

Disclosure: Nothing in these forums should be taken as legal advice.

It's just like endurance running and other sports - there is no growth in the comfort zone, push past it and that's where the real magic happens.

Good luck keeping everything legal, but that's my advise. 

I know there's a lot of grey areas for real estate agents when it comes to doing non-traditional real estate deals. My brokerage is very investor friendly so I have the green light to use every strategy out there. My ...

Is this even legal?