The people at BP are constantly asking the top forum users and contributors for their feedback....they had a fantastic group brain storming session recently regarding the podcast cohost changeover that I had the honor to participate in, there are constantly posts reaching out for input on specific subjects and changes, they are one of the top communities in the world and its because they listen and take action in the way that they do.   

Also, participating in the Bigger Pockets Real Estate Rookie Bootcamp and have aspirations of closing a deal by the end of the 12 week course.

Otherwise, what stops a bidder at an auction from participating as a bidder and bidding on the property as long as it goes for less that what he is offering the property owner and if the bid at the auction is higher the bidder could have someone buy the house at the auction, run to the seller and buy it for less and then the bidder at the auction gets a refund.

Jake,This all seems like a very fine line to walk between all the participants in a real estate deal.

The other primary goal though is to meet the material participation requirement to use the bonus depreciation to offset the losses against my active income.

If more than 150k, go to #2   2) If you qualify as real estate professional and you meet the material participation requirement.

Hi @Raymond F Dillon.Our site has rules that must be followed in order to be able to participate in the site. 

A tree whose roots are growing into a sewer line does not give a damn about the participants of the sale's sunny, can-do personalities, current mortgage rates, or how sweet 100 Baby's Breath Lane's cash-on-cash return looks on paper.

I also want to start investing, and from what I've been learning from the podcast, books, and other sources, I believe the route I'd like to start in is wholesaling.The QuestionIs there any rule in the REALTOR® Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice that would prevent a REALTOR® from participating in/conducting wholesale deals?

One method for ensuring there is active participation, is keeping monthly/weekly meeting minutes with partners on record.