Also, you don’t need a business license just to look at properties, but if you buy a bigger property, like a multi-family unit, you might need a certificate of occupancy, depending on the local rules.For business trips, most expenses can be deductible, but if it’s part personal and part business, you can only deduct the business portion.

Im old school...my cpa is in the building next door and I like doing business face to face.

Quote from @La Toya Flowers Butler: I'm a newbie to real estate investing, looking to learn, cultivate business relationships, and invest!  

-22 years old-$50,000 pre tax income from business this year-80k in savings-30k in investments-pre approved for $350,000 (had to use parents as co-signers because I started business 2 years ago and didn’t make much first year)Looking to get into first house by house hacking a 4 bed 2 bath renting out 3 rooms.

Quote from @Chris Magistrado:The point he's making is that the agent must take responsibility for building and maintaining their business, and the Broker won't play much of a role.

To support my seller and seize a valuable opportunity, my business partner and I decided to purchase the property ourselves.

I've never seen such a mismanaged business.

People can remotely access the homes using your digital lockboxes, if you have them.

Operating within California means you’ll need to register any LLC conducting business in the state, regardless of where it’s formed.

For another business I run I do post daily accountability in a FB/mentorship group and that does help me stay on track.