Remember, building a relationship takes time, and showing genuine interest in your neighbor as a person can lead to a more fruitful conversation down the line. 

I think like it says in the article you have to be genuinely passionate about the theme you are going deep on.

Goal: Develop the tools to build generational wealth through real estate by executing one successful BRRRR by year's end ("success" would be getting most if not all of my capital back through refi of a property that genuinely cash-flows).

I'm willing to overlook the nonsense and see the value of folks like @Jay Hinrichs that genuinely want to help and have nothing to sell.

@Michael Turner Yes, you can combine time to meet material participation requirements if you're tax filing status is "married filing jointly".

Hello all, looking for some advice as I start to venture into the investment world.I'm kicking around a partnership with a contractor that I know. He's a nice person and is talented but we have not yet worked together...

Maybe even use lightweight joint compound unless the cement is super porous looking.

In such cases, the borrower must provide evidence of the increased family size, such as birth certificates or adoption papers, and demonstrate that the current home does not meet their needs​.Vacating a Jointly-Owned Property: If a borrower is vacating a residence that will remain occupied by a co-borrower, such as in cases of divorce, they may be eligible for another FHA loan.

The City of San Jose has on their website that new addresses are required but separate meters are optional (link below).https://snapadu.com/blog/electric-panels-upgrades-power-sources-adu/https://cao-94612.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/City-of-Oakland.PGE-Joint-Information-Bulletin-METERS-FINAL.pdfhttps://www.sanjoseca.gov/business/development-services-permit-center/accessory-dwelling-units-adus/adu-faqs

@Casey HamptonThe capital gains tax scenario for selling a primary house entails excluding up to $250,000 in gains as a single filer and $500,000 as a married couple filing jointly.