You have been approached by a close family friend who is putting together a limited liability company
Question:
You have been approached by a close family friend who is putting together a limited liability company to purchase a condominium complex near Cocoa Beach in Florida He is asking you along with a number of family members and friends to each invest $10,000 in his company. The condominium complex is for sale for $5 million Your friend hopes to convince 50 people to invest $10,000 apiece, which will raise $500,000 and borrow the remaining $4.5 million to dose the deal. You told your friend. "I don't mind investing the $10,000. but I'm really nervous about being on the hook for a $4.5 million loan if the deal goes bad Your friend insists that all you will have at risk is your $10,000 and you wont be liable for anything else. no matter what happens. Is your friend right or wrong? Explain your answer.
Accounting What the Numbers Mean
ISBN: 978-0073527062
9th Edition
Authors: David H. Marshall, Wayne W. McManus, Daniel F. Viele,