If trump hadn’t won you’d be forced to sell this year, but hopes are high he will extend his lower tax rates. 

Armed with this information, carefully evaluate whether the numbers meet your investment objectives before making a decision.Good Luck!

This is the same type of personality to gaslight you when you don't agree with their view on a deal or something goes awry, gatekeep you from information and deals, and become a resistance force in actually becoming a REI. 

I have done this and then we lost half of our W2 income, then a big HVAC repair, then the ELOC rate drifted up from 4% to 10%, then a storm forced a roof repair sooner than expected.

Sounds like you already have a solid foundation for your plan with BRRRRing, house hacking, and/or forcing appreciation.I moved to Denver about 6 years ago and love it.

.- The TL states that those are technically the team's leads and I will owe the 20% if they convert within the year since I was given training (which I was not), lender referal (which was forced on me by the TL even though I work with my own lenders for my clients).Is the above statement true/legal/valid?

You can claim to be the best guy in the world at finding and analyzing deals, but when the market turns against you, and you just went all-in, even on the best relative opportunities that market had available at the time, there is nothing you can do to prevent losses, especially if your debt has a maturity date that will force your hand.Timing the market is an interesting concept. 

And especially if you're starting out, it's a great way to force yourself to be on top of things and not become lazy or complacent with your investment.

Actually, an ever growing number of Americans are investing in Europe and they're welcomed with open arms.

Just go into it armed with solutions, being up front with people and setting yourself up for success.