That isn't written somewhere specifically that way, but your lender will ask why you would move your primary from (for example) a 2,000 SF SFR to a 750 SF unit in a four plex? 

I will not comment as to the tax laws and underlying rules - that is a discussion you can have with your tax advisor who presumably you are paying to help you.What I will do is provide practical and business guidance on tracking time.Firstly, there are apps available that can assist with time tracking where you can specifically detail your time, who you met with, etc.

In hindsight I probably should have gotten an additional HVAC-specific inspection and tested the measurements for the actual washer/dryer space.

They not only specialize in self-directed IRAs and solo 401(k)s but also have an entire team specifically dedicated to supporting BiggerPockets members like you.

For commercial buildings, be very specific - price range, $/door max, unit count, unit mix, part of town.

Multiple investors with decades of experience, some GP, some LP, some skeptics about the entire business in general sense and some bulls who have gotten rich from investing have all chimed in on this you got links to specific case studies from Brian Burke, a seasoned syndicator, a guy check from Melanie p, who makes it a part time job taking the trash out and exposing the shenanigans of one syndicator after another.Greg Scott has an excellent reputation on these forums, and provides a counterpoint to Melanie’s skepticism.

A couple of tips:Ask specific questions: The more specific your questions (like, “How do you evaluate a potential deal?”

For the most part vs focusing on a specific neighborhood or two I would say keep you options open to all. 

For clients who purchase fixer-uppers, we can renovate the property to their exact specifications.

I do not have a specific credit score requirement.