You acquire real estate that has meaningful appreciation that can be realized, not merely buying a bunch of doors in stagnant markets with appraised equity that's can't be realized when the property is sold. 

Merely responding to the post to provide some education. 

If you're a 5% owner for only part of the tax year, then only the services performed during that period count toward qualifying.Also, it's important to note that the Tax Court has held that merely being on calls doesn't meet the 750-hour requirement.

Remember, the property doesn't pay the rent—it's merely a vessel to attract tenants who do.

All I see other people respond to this is with mere opinions, jabs, insults and anger.Just, only, and simply, look at what is actually in front of you and draw conclusions from that.Once you manage to do that you will realize that I am actually helping you.

If this is happening and was merely left out of your post are you certain this architect is knowledgeable about the local code and permitting process? 

Merely posting for education purposes based on my experience working in the self-directed IRA industry for over 15 years.

He is not using you as a mere cash cow.

That, by the way, is not merely "unethical" (no one would expect a business of such scale to be operated by Jesus-minded CEO), but it's criminal.There is one thing and one line no one should cross in any business, IMHO: don't commit crimes!

I am pushing hard for over a week to get a signature to extend the close by a mere 11 days.