Friends of friends look good, anxious to take possession asap, even tell me openly they will be on the street by dd/mm/yy.We have to treat them just like every other applicant, even though we didn't sign up to be a Social Service for the County. 

The best advice for getting business on LinkedIn is the same advice for getting business here, as well as on most websites or social networks.

If someone from that FB group were not on this thread, you could still be in the exact same position.Anyone that makes allegations on social media needs to be sure that they have the facts correct otherwise they could be financially liable for the consequences.good luck

Cost segs unlock these savings, but the losses won't offset your ordinary income from your job unless you are an RE Pro.Here's how to think about RE Pro status to make the best case with your CPA and the IRS:RE Pro Status starts with the IRS definition of a Real Estate Professional (IRS Pub 925).It is not as simple as getting a real estate license or working for a firm that provides real estate services.Ask yourself these questions to see if you qualify:Q1: Are you in the right business?

Are you active on your business profiles on social media?

@John Kelly you definitely don't want to move this into an LLC and jeopardize your tax status.

At first, you won't be able to offset your W2 income with losses, but it is nice when you sell a property at a profit and all the capital gains are wiped out by losses from other properties.A huge amount of tax savings get unlocked if one of you leaves your W2 job to focus on real estate and you get Real Estate Professional Status (REPS). 

You have to build a foundation of trust through your past clients, your social media presence, and your honesty and ability to educate.The problem with the agents who are here with you guys on BP is that there is nothing to say they are really investor-friendly agents.

We've been communicating quarterly on the property status, but a simple search on Zillow made me think he's lying to me.

How do you think we pay for social programs and entitlements?