The IRS cross-references your 1098s with claimed deductions, raising concerns if discrepancies arise.Private Lenders and Forms 1098: Private lenders are required to send Forms 1098, but only if they meet specific criteria:The private lender operates as a “trade or business,” distinguishing professional lenders from casual lenders like friends or family members.The loan is issued to an individual or a disregarded single-member LLC.The loan is a mortgage secured by real property.The annual interest paid on the mortgage was $600 or more for the previous year.The conditions leave some room for interpretation, particularly regarding the “trade or business” clause.

I have been doing real estate over 20 years and I feel fairly green after reading some of your post. 

The development will feature an Office Tower and Residential Tower, 30,000 Square Feet of Retail, and 1 acre of Green Outdoor Space.Once complete, this project will be the tallest building outside of the Uptown Central Business District.

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: If it's your second time, figure out where you went wrong the first time.

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: That sounds like an almost impossible project to be successful on.

I live in Meridianville and agree that Meridianville / Hazel Green / New Market / Toney are likely to attract people more than Decatur.

David Greene has a great book on BRRRR.

Also, cross check the owner of record to make sure they are who they say they are (many people do give a friends number and say they're the landlord)  That's why it's so important to check

People who are local, AND active on BP are green flags all the way around 

hey every one on BP I'm back. since the last time i posted, i've been to 4 REI meet ups in various areas on CT. going to my 5th this Saturday. seen a few recurring faces at a couple of them. I'm still absorbing info a...