Publication 15, Employer's Tax Guide, says only this much:...Payments for the services of a child under age 18 who works for their parent in a trade or business aren't subject to social security andMedicare taxes...No definition, and IRS publications are not really law anyway.

well, there are gurus and wannabes that's for sure, but if everyone did some research they could figure that out and get the right people to guide them.

@Mike Grudzien Happy to help on an DSCR and we also help train brokers in this program so they can speak on & guide better on it, Great product to have.

Or have a friend guide you and start off bigger.

Here is a guide to buying in Costa Rica - https://wise.com/us/blog/buy-p...One thing to note is you can't buy property in Maritime zones.

As others have stated, your fit & finish goals should be guided by whether you plan to:1) Rent: tenants don't always take care of a property, so you want to use lower-grade materials and workmanship.2) Flip: higher quality on workmanship and materials is usually required.Regardless, you always want to "Maintain to the Neighborhood".

The flexibility allows investors to select the coverage that aligns with their strategy and budget.When clients receive a proposal, they are guided through their coverage options by an expert team member.

Does anyone know of a vetted property manager that knows the market and area to help guide me through my first purchase?

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

I like the Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing.