I'm not 100% sure about this but I believe if the business does not involve real property there are no licensing requirements for participating in the sale/purchase.  

Even when it is allowed some brokers will prohibit their agents from participating in dual agency.

Or maybe even, you've flooded enough that you're participating in HCFCD's voluntary buyout.Also for non-homeowners, say they were basically ready to buy before the disaster, had the money saved up, would have been using an fha loan anyway, maybe waiting for a lease to end.

Account ClosedThanks for suggesting that I should wait until AFTER to see if the property sells.That's what I was thinking would be the best way to do it.Don't participate in the bidding process.

@David Thompson, your blog entry on 25 FAQs was awesome, like a mini-textbook on the ins and outs of participating in a syndication.

Keep participating here. :)

@Jennifer UmbaughTo learn more about the IRA prohibited transaction rules, see the following. https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/retirement-topics-prohibited-transactions

Consequently, you will not have to wait long at all for your money.Select the Borrowers CarefullyFor you to get the most from any private lending, a good idea is to choose what type of real estate investment you wish to participate in as a private lender.

See below. how would being a real estate professional help me making under 150k - Answer- If you are RE pro, you can deduct all the rental loss if you materially participate in your rental. 

Hi all, just wanted to start out with a quick thank you to all who participate in the forums, it's been an invaluable resource to me as I start my journey into property investing.