I currently own a chain of cell phone stores which has lead to increased interest in real estate investing.

I am not excited about the fat 39.6% tax bill I am creating for myself (good news bad news about having a good day job). 

This extra money helps defer the cost of doing business (ie - Buildium, cell phone, driving to the properties for showings, cell phone, etc.)

I think you both have my cell number, but if not just hit me up with PM and I'll send it over :D  They are strong buyers and specifically want product in this area.  

This is where I put all my expenses for technology, utilities (cell phone), training, licenses, etc...these expenses can't be tied directly to a specific property.

I had an agent who kept her cell phone by her side for the couple weeks I was learning with them. 

Especially since so many people have cell phones as their primary phones these days. 

I live in a town where the 1% deals are not easy to create, and even more difficult and rare to just stumble upon, but they absolutely are out there.Some 1% deals are residences, some are parking lots, and some are a flat concrete pad with cell-towers disguised as flag poles.If you were to compare every 1% deal across a tough town you'd probably find lots of creative angles unique to each deal.   

Just get a PO box and a cell phone and you are set up to manage real estate.

You can not make a living wage have $100+ cell phone, $100+ cable, $700 to $1000 car payments, Housing, Vacations and still save money for investment, they will not take short term Pain for long term gain.