College isn’t a must for real estate, but it can definitely help with things like business, marketing, and communication skills.

If the goal is to become a full-time flipper/contractor, then doing tighter jobs can help build momentum for a business, that will pay dividends well beyond just the specific house, itself.  

Zach and I are colleagues we currently do not have any business together but he will call me and I call him to discuss things related to RE..

Yes, that's a problem.As this thing has gone on, I realize that "AI" cannot be taught business ethics. 

At some point, everyone wants cash to start a business, buy your dream home, or go on an incredible vacation with your family.

That pain could take the form of working long hours, putting other aspects of your life aside for business, or uprooting your entire life for a short period to escape the rat race.

I would tend to agree with the other CPAs typically.The 500-hour test is one of seven material participation tests used by the IRS to determine if a taxpayer is actively involved in a trade, business, or rental activity. 

I contribute that much monthly any way as my side business helps to get me where I want when I retire. 

Personally, I think this company is probaby about to go out of business - they have lots of inventory, and it's not exactly prudent to be investing in FL in the coastal areas now anyway.  

My significant other and I decided to use a builder she had done business with in the past.