Also...in example, spending $20 to put your logo on a pair of $60 pants - even if you get the tax deduction, you likely would have had more money in your pocket to just wear normal pants without a logo.As noted - clothing should not be suitable for everyday wear in order to be a tax deduction. 

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While it’s possible engaging in one of these programs can shorten the time required to become a “power” agent considerably, it also may be a gigantic waste of money if marketing efforts are engaged without waiting for the all important test results.One popular career tract being offered in collegiate business programs across the world right now is marketing data analytics - analyzing the results of test marketing campaigns and applying/interpreting these results to form an effective and profitable marketing program.The other choice is to engage one of the many companies that will set up a generic real estate agency website for you, with the usual stock photos as well as MLS feed, create a blog and tie it to the new website, and start posting information and answering questions are various social media sites.After getting your feet wet, you can purchase services such as SEO, or a PPC campaign, on a a la charge basis, and track the results using one of many analytical programs available online.

I do have multiple income sources; rentals took over as the largest about 5 or 6 years ago, just a few years before I retired from a career in military/local government.

I am located out of Minnesota and am interested in beginning my career or future as a landlord. main points 1. houses are for like 350,000 - 425,000 in Minnesota with rent from 1,800 - 3,300 so if I get a property for 415,000 with about 5,000 in rehab and rent for about 3,000 is this a good deal and how do I know what a good deal is?

Hey @Mary Wells, I've house hacked several times, it's a great way to begin your RE investing career!

Finding quality tenants is certainly a legitimate concern that every investor has had at some point in their career.

How do you screen potential guests to ensure they are suitable for the property?

Doing some research in 2-3 states and wondering what are the best areas in your state to look at properties for purchase that would encompass most of these:-Ability to get a few acres (don't need 100, but say 3-5)-Home that can come with land suitable for small hobby farm/homesteading type stuff (couple of horses, maybe small garden, etc.)

The partners spent their careers in retail real estate and made a ton of money.