There is a posting for the event here on BP. 

Woody's business started at the time he purchased the 1st property or at the time he held it out for rent, because, in any event, the expenses in question here all occurred before the purchase date, i.e., before December 30If the earliest possible date investor was actively carrying on a trade or business was December 30, 2004, then any expenses incurred in that year but incurred “before the day on which the active trade or business” began, all the expenses incurred from January 1 through December 29, 2004--would be, by definition, start-up expenses whose deductibility, and possible amortization, is expressly dealt with by section 195(Start up amortization).

Rising temperatures, increased frequency of wildfires, and more severe weather events have heightened awareness about environmental safety.

I'd make it clear to her that you appreciate the relationship and would like to maintain that relationship in the event you will buy or sell again, however you'd like to hire someone with expertise specifically in property management to manage the rental.

On scale, you need to let go and have underlying contractual rules that bail you out in the event of fraud, incompetence, poor work, time issues, etc.

The Las Vegas townhome and condo market has been on an eventful journey from 2021 through 2025.

Can it be an austere event center where a pavilion might be needed?  

what are other events, activities that I should get involved?

@Dan Powers   You should post this in the REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIEDS section under Real Estate Events & Meetups.

I would suggest getting going here for a membership to the Stark County Real Estate Investors Association to start networking at many events throughout the month with local & like minded investors, contractors, realtors, lenders, etc...