The new people don't know and they are the business target.

In the latter case, I would still use QB to enter info provided by the 3P servicer and to maintain my general ledger for the lending business.

You're a business owner now nothing wrong with that.   

He’s not a pushy salesman, and I’ve got a business partner who has worked with him for the last 10 years without any issues.As for your situation, I wouldn’t say it sounds like a Ponzi scheme, but I’d strongly recommend meeting with the fund sponsor in person and asking as many questions as you can.

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I remember studying your business model early on through your posts and early podcast episodes.

Regarding finding discounted deals......That is the reason why I started a wholesaling business. 

I will be able to log the 50% time of business use.

Spend more than half of your total working hours in an RE business in which you materially participate.2.

The property that you sell and then purchase through a 1031 Exchange must be held for rental, investment (capital appreciation), or used in a business.