The three tests outlined above are applied annually, so you may qualify as a real estate professional in one year and not in other tax years.It is also very important to document material participation.To meet the requirements of real estate professional status, it’s essential to keep detailed records of activities and time spent working on the properties so you can verify your real estate professional status in the event the IRS decides to audit your return.For example, you may keep a contemporaneous appointment book, calendar, or narrative summary of the time spent performing real estate activities.

If I have early appointments I will work out when I get back home and do the same things later in the day. 

Qualify the seller quickly on the phone and schedule an appointment to see the property. 

Aloha Suzanne,  it think that its going to be difficult to find and on/off shore appointment setters who are willing to work on a commission basis. 

I have my initial appointment with them next Friday.

Not caring about them missing an appointment doesn't mean I don't care about them as people.

Are there certain things you can or cannot say on an appointment or on paper?

Casa de Arte is a beautifully appointed home designed and furnished by local San Miguel de Allende artists.

Make appointments to talk about your financial status, investing objectives, and borrowing choices with possible lenders.

Fortune is in the follow-up, not just within the speed to lead.If you're generating at least 100 per month, then I would invest in at least a part time appointment setter, its worth it because just the follow-up calls will be overwhelming.