I'm also from Detroit and currently looking for my first rental property and you're right, the forums are a great tool but I would also consider attending some local real estate events/seminars and networking with realtors!

2) Time spent by others: to qualify for the test "100 hours and nobody spent more time", how do we track the time spent by others and what proof would be required in the event of an audit?

Spouse and I are small time real estate investors, we are looking to do some fix/flips in Texas.

A dying breed we are in this day of working 'on'your business. 

Maybe there are networking events that I can attend.

We are semi-working with the school to offer student housing for the first time on campus. 

🤔We are 2 months removed from the NAR lawsuit settlement changes.What I am seeing....✅ Buyers still working with buyer’s agents✅ Most sellers still offering a buyer’s agent compensation✅ More transparency to buyers and sellersSure there were some changes, but I am seeing things are BUSINESS AS USUAL.Seller’s are still given the opportunity to negotiate all commissions (including if they choose to pay a buyer’s agent), and buyers are still given the opportunity to do the same regarding their agent’s commission

In fact, the best learning takes place through networking at this event.

We are both highly dedicated and ambitious individuals with a strong desire for personal and professional growth.

Prior to these neighbors, the unit above was occupied, and we never experienced any problems.We’ve spoken to management multiple times, but they’ve been completely unhelpful and have taken no meaningful action and even told us that we are making the noise up, inspite security having been to our apartment numerous times wittnessing the noise.