He argued that it was a great conversation piece and part of the promotion cost of his business.4.A woman attempted to deduct gambling losses as a charity donation.

They don't have the ability to pay if you did a deal today, they don't even qualify to rent it.RE is full of sad stories, you can't run a charity and help everyone, after all, it was their doing in getting into that situation.There is no justification to get involved in any way unless they can produce some evidence of the ability to pay.

Now it's not really that drastic but asking that question, puts perspective on the situation.It's a business not a charity.

I might go there if I had the support and like Rich, I'd send the profits to a charity, I don't need another business venture, besides, I think it would really look hypocritical of me to shoot at gurus and then sell something.

I also aspire to one day start a charity in support of Parkinson's disease on behalf of my late Grandfather. 

I'm purchasing a property and allowing a charitable organization to use part of the property as a food bank and distribution facility. I would also like my company (American West Realty) to sponsor the organization. I...

I'm actually amazed at how many of them are now great tenants, and it's cool that they didn't need to be kicked out of their homes (I don't mean to make it sound like it's a charity - I definitely get good terms on these deals).

@Kate Koeller always remember this is a business, not a charity and good tenants are out there.

This is strictly a charity and not a money-making scheme, but I want to confirm I'm not leaving money on the table by missing out on a tax deduction or other benefit.If anyone has advice about a situation like this, I would love to hear from you.

I would be calling my attorney post haste....What, Mary, is he supposed to.be running a charity?