The key is keeping detailed records to ensure only legitimate business-related expenses are written off.

Welcome to BP and thank you for joining as a Pro Member! 

@Evan Polaski thanks Evan, I'll join the local REIA meetups.

I'm excited to join the BP community and I'm looking forward to interacting with you. 

I highly recommend joining local investment groups (Facebook is great for that) and attending local meetups, such as the ones hosted by @David RamirezI'd be happy to connect with you as well!

@Randy Giovanniello maybe look at joining a team vs individual so you get more experience in hours you’re free, or sign up for showing service like Showami where they pay you to show houses.

If you're attending BPCON, I wanted to let you know that the day after the conference, on October 9th, I will be joining my daughter, Krista, and her company, Gateway Investors, for a property tour in Tulum.

Joining a community like Bigger Pockets can provide invaluable support, insights, and resources. 

This should help you because you will get told that they all will help you, but next week, they will be working on a new group of agents.Pro tip: Cloud brokerages and some big box brokerages (eXp, Real, KW) operate a downline model, so many people who "recruit" you to join their excellent brokerages are just adding you to their downline.

I would love any and all feedback on the topics and frequency of these messages. 1 Week from check-in:- Thank you again, welcome- Ask about reason for visit- Directions- Attractions in the area- Any specifics about checking in our finding their property (apartment type single family structure can get confusing for first timer which suite)- Parking Instructions- Ask for any questions we can answer ahead of time- Provide contact number if need direct contact1-2 Days Out:- X number of day reminder, excited they are joining- Ask for follow up questions- Video instructions on how to find their suite/apartment (link to video player)- Check In instructions- Wifi instructions- Parking Instruction reminder- Google Map and Apple Map links for their phone GPS- Contact number reminder for their stayEvening of Check-In- Ensure they're settling in- Confirm we want them to have a 5* experience- Contact number reminderMorning of Check-Out- Thank them for staying- Ask for feedback on how to improve amenities onsite- Check-Out Time- Check-Out Instruction2 Days after Check-Out- Thank You for staying- Ask for rating on booking platform- Offer Loyalty discount for return stay- Ask for Referral