This one was strange because I ended up splitting the companies and partners involved in the deal so we liquidated halfway through the project. 

Unlike refinancing, which involves taking out a new loan, recasting keeps your existing loan terms—including your interest rate and loan duration—intact.

Worked out nicely for all involved. 

Make sure every dime is deposited into the trust account.Private lending, like syndication investing, doesn’t involve many transactions.

He determined the price and terms for the property, and according to the agents involved, he consulted with accountants and attorneys before signing the contract.

According to the agent involved in the deal, they think I can get these numbers...

I would tend to agree with the other CPAs typically.The 500-hour test is one of seven material participation tests used by the IRS to determine if a taxpayer is actively involved in a trade, business, or rental activity. 

I was not involved in contracts, funds, etc. 

Congrats on orthodontic residency, though I know residency will be time consuming as well. 

Finding, developing and maintaining a 'brand' is hard and time consuming work.Let me turn the question around; As a seller, why should someone pick one agent over another.