Aside from this forum and the events promoted here, where else would you recommend looking to find connections or events with experienced flippers in Chicago? 

While James' mentorship program promotes the success stories of students making substantial income, the reality on the ground tells a different story.

Materials have increased more than 20% in the last 5-8 years.

I also will have a big promotion at work coming up that I will need to prepare for. 

Think of it as insurance against substandard work or faulty material.

For more bookings, consider promoting on social media or offering last-minute deals.Regarding ticket partnerships, local attractions or smaller groups might be more flexible than larger platforms like Xplorie.

And does the person doing the labor get paid or only the materials paid for by the partnership?

I didn't use it, but I looked at the marketing materials.

Fincen is trying to promote that if someone doesn’t want to file then they must be hiding something .

all materials, all labor costs to others, Not you, utilities, interest payments, permits, licenses, auto/truck expenses, tools needed are all deductable.