That is a myth propogated (mostly) by Republicant politicians.There is NO TAX ADVANTAGE to chaning the way you structure your business!

get a job that pays you some money and spend that money (or as much as you can) doing things that will enhance your mind.

One of the biggest, most persistent myths in this country is that there are thousands of "innocent" people getting hit with liability suits every day.

IMO a roof has NO ENHANCED VALUE for the simple reason that the bare minimum buyers want from a house is a ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS, and a house without a roof, or with a visibly damaged roof is unsellable.

We offer both lending facilities and a Proof of Funds service for collateral enhancement.

The myths you believe were told to you, bless their hearts, by your well-meaning parents and grandparents.

Matthew, you're just lost like all new agents, LOLDon't advertise unless you have a listing to advertise, not on a thin budget.Not sure what you meant by getting your client a ROI, that is a myth that a Realtor can determine a property's ROI, you can't, unless the client gives you their financial information and their use of cash.

Any tips on things I should ask when I call besides price/# bedrooms and bathrooms and if they are open to working with a realtor on my (the buyer's) side?

You will know when it is time to "go big" and then you will be in a position to better create things to protect/enhance your growing business.

I've done 1031s but probably shouldn't have, it was a popular thought.The though of deferring taxes and paying with future cheaper dollars is rather a myth, for those dollars to be cheaper you will have inflation.