Start-up costs are also deductible but are amortized over 15 years with a limit of 5k.Start-up costs have strict rules and your case might not be the same as this one.Case Summary:Timeline line of eventsStarted investigating property: FebPut first contract (canceled): MayBought first property: December 30thWhether a taxpayer is engaged in a trade or business is determined using a facts and circumstances test under which courts have focused on the following three factors that indicate the existence of a trade or business:Whether the taxpayer undertook the activity intending to earn a profit;Whether the taxpayer is regularly and actively involved in the activity; andWhether the taxpayer's activity has actually commenced.On the basis investor testimony, we may assume that he undertook this activity to make a profit and that he regularly and actively engaged in it.

What strategies do you use to connect with private lenders willing to fund high-risk real estate investments?

I am actually trying to lock down a private money lender so I might not need a traditional bank for the loan. 

To get started, educate yourself with resources like "The Book on Private Money" by Matt Faircloth.

If the math won't work there, then the deal is probably not going to be worth a deeper investigation. 

They recommend anyone else that this has happened to also file a complaint and they will investigate.

North Coast Consulting Group , we are a private lender  TED, you posted you have " A LOT of props you want to sell" what's up.

If you private message me I can send you some questions to ask when you are interviewing.

Each of these markets has its pros and cons, from rising property values to varying regulations on short-term rentals.As for financing, beyond traditional mortgages, you could explore DSCR loans (especially useful for rental properties), private lending, and even seller financing.

Lower down payments (was once 30% down) and more flexibility from the lenders. 3) Competition from private equity and others.