I assume this income/loss is passed onto your personal return through a K-1 and the business files a 1120? 

View it as a business expense like you do the mortgage. 

I recently watched a video of a social media guru suggesting in 30 days he could have a team in place in any market in the country and be up and running with a successful real estate business.

It's shifting to a model of a big anchor, a Target or a Costco, and lots of little businesses in that same shopping center. 

BP doesn't allow any form of marketing in the open forums, which includes your business or services.

JackieIs there any way they can go and visit the current PM and also meet the new PM, or even ask the new PM to go by the office of the current PM to see if they can see if they are still in business?

I have a commitment to invest in rental properties, meet professionals  & eventually meet potential business partners!

BP rules don't allow you to advertise your business in the open forums.

Also putting a business card and flyer on the door could work.

Flipping is a really tough business.