I look at is a mentor type of relationship or perhaps it would be classified as a coaching relationship or partnership.

So you can still claim the $3000 under the routine maintenance safe harbor but you cannot elect SHST for that property, instead you need to classify every item of that remaining $4000 and test each item's effect on it's respective UOP. 

You may find someone who has funds earning 1% in a bank (can a 1% return really be classified as earning?)

Due to zoning laws 'wheels' would classify it as an RV whereas a placing it on a foundation could classify the structure as a Single Family Dwelling. 

Property you purchase with the primary intent of resale becomes classified as inventory. 

IE.... follow this step by step guide to find the perfect investment house for client A.So you may find a rock star agent at any of them and you will find the "part time on weekends dabble in looking at the classifieds in the paper to see if something jumps out" type agents.

We have the address and phone number and I guess I'm real enough to classify as a real person answering the phone. :)    What do you think size/visibility has to do with paying for it? 

Maybe Quartz or Granite will also be classified toxic in 30-40 years.

You may only advertise your company in the Classifieds forum.

You can do that buy purchasing a gun from an individual (look in the classified ads of a local newspaper if you live in a non-socialist state or buy one from an individual at a gunshow).