I am the new Marketing Director and I want to know more about Real Estate Investing.

Former housing coordinator for a major NJ municipality; former executive director for a community based organization in Brooklyn, NY, my primary focus had been in providing affordable housing for low and moderate income families. 

That makes me question your ability to select young single female tenants.

Renting a room, I state in my description that it is females only.

This needs to have been consistent for the past two years and you must reasonably be able to expect the same level of income going forward.You are an individual who has a net worth exceeding $1 million, either individually or jointly, excluding the value of a primary residenceYou are a general partner, executive officer, director or combination thereof for the issuer of the offered securitiesA bank, insurance company, registered investment company, business development company or small business investment companyA business in which equity owners all fall under the category of accredited investorsAn employee benefits plan, trust, charitable organization, partnership or company with total assets greater than $5 million

@Ashish Acharya provided a long explanation why it is so, but the bottom line is: zero tax benefit.If, on the other hand, you're planning to be a self-employed producer or director - i.e. work for yourself - then yes, this training could be written off once you actually start this new business.PS.

@Nicole A. fellow mod and strong female investor voice, always like your advice.

This is a couple where the female has stellar credit and the man has problems from the past, recovering alcoholic.I am considering renting in her name only with cash upfront that would make her rent affordable, reducing monthly by the amount she pays in advance.

I know there is no way to judge someone over the phone but I let people in that were well spoken and sounded serious and usually female.

Do not let your frustrations to date stop you from pursuing this opportunity.Wes Costello Collateral Valuation Director NMLS# 1014781 700 East Gate Drive, Suite 400 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 www.annie-mac.com