There are three safe harbors that businesses may use to meet the test.Half of the amount the business spent on services were for services performed in a QOZ.Necessary business functions and necessary tangible property was located in a QOZ.Half of the hours of service received by the business were performed in a QOZ.A business does not need to meet all three safe harbors to qualify.

Furnace filters, though, are important for keeping things safe and running well, so I would say you could take care of those but leave fridge filters to the tenant.

In reference to the recent bubble burst as an anomaly and not the rule, you can still safely assume that real estate prices will continue to climb over time even though more modestly than in the past.

Period.Likewise with flipping houses -- I've flipped a lot of houses, and it's safe to say that if, with the knowledge you can get for free, it's tough to lose more than $10K in many parts of the country (barring some macro-economic event).

I think it is safe to say 51west properties is a scam. 

Maybe a family in your area has a relative that would like to rent nearby but who doesn't think now is a good time to buy in this current housing market.You might even find someone who likes to target practice if that's a safe activity in your area. 

Then I came to the conclusion it was “risky vs safe”.  

Thanks a lotThe only safe way to find a partner or mentor is to attend local real estate investor groups.Go to NETWORK at the top of your screen and you can search for other investors and investment groups in your area.

Marketing Techniques: What marketing techniques or platforms have you used to showcase your track record and attract investment interest?

Alternative strategies: Are there techniques or approaches better suited to markets like this where rents are so low relative to property prices?