Checkout section 469 of the tax code for material participation tests and what it all means.

Which is probably 'code' for - real estate can be a great investment vehicle -but today may not be the best time to jump in as to returns on investment.  

This representation is crucial if you're ever audited.Regarding whether to hire a CPA versus just a tax preparer: Real estate tax is highly specialized, with numerous code sections and rules specific to the field.

You will find that government ordinances and statutes literally 99.999999 percent of the time define "owner" to include the beneficial owners of a land trust, and that the "owner" is liable for code violations regarding the corpus of the trust if it is real estate.

As a private lender, we specialize in providing funding options that could help you with your investment goals.

It is also not stable, HOA increases and special assessments are common. 

Look at the Florida condo market to learn how the market can be affected by special assessments, weather-related disasters, insurance availability, as well as newly promulgated laws/regulations.

I am also wondering if Tax Lien Code dot com (taxliencode.com) is the same as Tax Lien Buyers Club.

After looking at well over 150 properties myself (pre-foreclosure, probate, wholesalers, etc) and talking to dozens and dozens of investors who are very experienced in the Chicago market as well as a couple of brokers that specialize in investment properties and move 1,200+ REO properties per year, I've been told by every single one of them that deals with this criteria are almost non-existent in this market.In speaking with one of KFN's own people I was told they only know of one deal that's been done in Chicago that meets their criteria.This is smelling very, very much "scammy".When asking one of their people about getting a refund because we've found no properties that meet their criteria and have gained no value whatsoever from their program, we were initially told that there's a 3 day right to rescind and after that all sales are final.I've sent email to their CEO and have yet to receive a response.I'd like to believe that companies still do business with integrity and do the right thing and give a refund when a customer is dissatisfied with their product/service.

One of the good things about DSCR Lenders is that the guidelines and programs are different and not cookie-cutter 100% equivalent like conventional lenders that all must mirror the GSEs, etc.Most DSCR Lenders will have similar rates and terms and generally similar processes - so generally what will make the "best" one is the best one for your needs - I would focus on any specialties or niches - like short term rentals, if you do multifamily or mixed use, BRRRR Method or focus in on a specific market - find someone who specializes and has a good track record in that niche or area