I use QBO, so I just log on my cell phone, because I can snap a picture of the physical receipt or invoice to be saved with the record online, and then I can throw it away.Acquisitions: I am not actively trying to grow my portfolio, but I do have alerts setup through the MLS that give me emails everyday. 

The maximum deposit any contractor can charge with contract signing is 10% of the total value of the contract or $1,000 (whichever is less). 50% upfront?

I would say atleast a couple years in whichever direction you go in.  

This morning a Superintendent of a public school district calls my cell phone and asks me to spell out the options for an upcoming HS trip.  

Does anyone out there know of any effective ways to obtain cell phone numbers?

Cell phone, mileage, books, coaching, hotels, food, etc. 

He was charging his cell phone since the electric was shutoff for non-payment at his unit.

Whichever comes first. 

Because an article from 2016 by US News also states that 1099 workers can contribute 25% or 53,000; whichever is lower.

I’m ready for whichever way the market goes, just glad there is a disruption!