My income is still low, roughly 27k gross from my business and ~10k from trading options. 

However SE tax is imposed on active trades or businesses which generally means material participation is required. 

I'm in no rush, so in a Kitchen/Bath remodel what is suggested to have each trade come in first (ie leave floors for last so it won't get dirtied while other trades install their supplies first, or leave bath as last so it can be used while Kitchen trades do their thing?) 

Websites, forums, trade secrets?

Below are some things you may wish to consider, as to which Corporate Enity is best, for your Business Model as well as your REI Goals and objectives.Flipping PropertiesIf the primary objective of your real estate business, or one of your real estate businesses, is to buy, potentially fix up an existing property and resell it within one year, the Internal Revenue Service can consider that to be an active trade or business.

If you invest in an active trade or business the incomes/gains from such activities will result in your IRA owing UBIT (Unrelated Business Income Tax).

I know this sounds crazy but very large banks, specifically ones that are publicly traded want to limit their risk. 

Neighbor has now floated the idea of trading that strip of property for a corner of our property located further away from the house.

Depending on what your market cap rate is , lets say 8.5% ( some parks trade at this today, some higher , some lower) gives the park a market value of $1,867,764.  

If they chose college, trade school, real estate, or other business, it should make sense long term with personal growth.