Furthermore, I noticed that any initial email I sent out to a sponsor was responded with them encouraging me to set up a time to discuss the business with them.

YES, a job is essential and the sooner I land something, the sooner I'll get on my REI journey. thanks for the encouragement & advice. 

I would encourage getting a job or something to be your primary income.

Got new update, nothing encouraging.

Just ignore them.No one can deny how pointless it is to be on a wholesaling forum—designed to teach, educate, encourage, and support you—only to respond to a genuine cry for help with negativity or by telling someone to give up.

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It's part of participation trophy society where people get socially rewarded for just being in the game, but that shouldn't apply to real estate.

I would encourage you to ask your CPA what’s included in the scope of services.If you have a California LLC, there’s an $800 per year filing fee, at a minimum, so that’s likely why your accountant is saying not to have an LLC. 

I live on Long Island in New York where tenant laws are not favorable for owners and often could encourage squatting. 

I’ve been doing this for quite some time and never run into this before. thanks for the encouragement!