Note 8 - Related-party Transactions: | NOTE 8 RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS: Related parties are defined as Officers, Directors, and/or those Shareholders owning or controlling more than 5% of the common stock of GFI, or any entities that are owned or controlled by Officers, Directors, and/or those Shareholders owning or controlling more than 5% of the common stock of GFI. Coghlan Family Corporation, Coghlan, LLC and West 3773 Fifth, LLC are controlled by John R. Coghlan, a Company director, CFO and majority shareholder. Coghlan Family Corporation is owned 100% by Coghlan, LLC, which is owned by the Coghlan family members. John R. and Wendy Coghlan (husband and wife) collectively own 35.65% of Coghlan, LLC and are co-managers. West 3773 Fifth, LLC is owned 100% by John and Wendy Coghlan (husband and wife). John R. Coghlan has managing agreement with the real estate limited liability companies. Michael Lavigne is an officer of Digi Out Door Media, Inc. Mr. Lavigne is an officer and director of GFI. Clint Lohman is a director of GFI. Virginia Walters is an officer and director of GFI. In addition to transactions described in Notes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, the Company had the following related party transactions for the quarters ended September 30, 2017 and year ended December 31, 2016. John R. Coghlan, Officer and Director On February 8, 2016, John R. Coghlan converted his $250,000 note for 725,000 shares of common stock. The note was originally convertible into 250,000 shares of Series "B", or 625,000 shares of common stock equivalents, at the option of Mr. Coghlan. However, Mr. Coghlan agreed to accept 725,000 common shares in lieu of full payment. The 100,000 additional common shares represents a financing cost to the Company and as such, financing expense of $29,000 was recognized in the quarter ended March 31, 2016. On May 19, 2016, by board action the Company sold 7,380,433 common shares of Ambient Water Corporation for $2,213 or $0.0003 per share the fair value on that date to John R Coghlan. On November 2, 2016, John R. Coghlan purchased 315,333 common shares of Genesis Financial Inc. from Michael Kirk, a former officer of the company for $29,872. On November 21, 2016, John R. Coghlan terminated his stock options agreement with the Company. On December 7, 2016, John R. and Wendy Coghlan personally guaranteed our Riverbank line of credit. On April 19, 2017, the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock for as director compensation valued at Ten Cents per share. As of September 30, 2017, the Company continues a managing agreement for the investment in real estate limited liability companies. The agreement is stated in the operating agreement of each limited liability companies. Coghlan Family Corporation CFC On May 18, 2016, by board action the Company exchanged its 9.1756% interest in Wenatchee Riverview, LLC to CFC for a $300,000 reduction in the line of credit with CFC, a gain of $131,417 was realized by the Company. On May 19, 2016, by board action the Company exchanged a loan held for sale for a $10,000 reduction in the line of credit with CFC. Effective August 1, 2016 the terms of the amended Warehouse Line of Credit changed to issuing stock for the interest due on the line of credit monthly. The table below shows the issue dates, number of shares issued and amount of interest being paid. As of July 1, 2017 interest is waived. (See Note 5) Issue date Shares Issued Interest Amount June 30, 2017 37,740 $3,019 May 31, 2017 39,041 $3,123 April 30, 2017 37,740 $3,019 March 31, 2017 39,041 $3,123 February 28, 2017 23,425 $2,811 January 31, 2017 17,352 $3,123 1 st nd 194,339 $ 18,219 December 31, 2016 17,352 $3,123 November 30, 2016 16,773 $3,019 October 31, 2016 31,233 $3,123 September 30, 2016 30,192 $3,019 August 31, 2016 31,233 $3,123 2016 Total 126,782 $ 15,407 On August 1, 2016, CFC amended the Warehouse Line of Credit and 50,000 shares of common stock were issued. (See Note 5) March 8, 2017, by board action the Company sold a rental property for $77,585, resulting in a gain on sale of $342. The Company also sold two REO with a basis of $14,999 for $19,140 for a gain of $4,141. July 17, 2017, by board action the Company sold a rental property for $30,000, resulting in a loss of ($17,670). Coghlan, LLC There was no activity for the years ended December 31, 2016 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. West 3773 Fifth, LLC As of September 30, 2017, the Company continued a month-to-month tenancy with monthly rent is $1,250. Michael Lavigne, Secretary and Director On April 19, 2017, the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock as director compensation valued at Ten Cents per share. In 2015, the Company converted the Placer Creek Mining Company loan of $150,000 to 300,000 shares of Digi Outdoor Media, Inc., the successor to Placer Creek Mining Company (See Note 4). Clint Lohman, Director On April 19, 2017, the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock as director compensation valued at Ten Cents per share. Virginia Walters, Treasurer and Director On April 19, 2017, the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock as director compensation valued at Ten Cents per share. |