Other loans might be a little bit different.

I am new in BP, and I am looking to understand where I start with learning about REI.I currently live in New York which it's not a good place to start investing.i know the difference between STR,MTR,LTR....

The main reason I decided to sell rather than hold was the rising interest rates.

Look at buying my first investment property (probably a house in the 100-150k range) and begin looking for a tennant.I can imagine there a lot of different theories/ideas with what one could do here--I am just curious to see what other people think.

Would you take a different approach?

I agree with Colin ^ as each department is different. 

What are the main marketing channels you use?

I can see what Nathan means, but I see it differently.

As you mention big difference between fraud and a bad investment.

You can typically change the way the entity works - may or may not make a tax difference, but you're only 6 months in so I imagine you're showing a paper loss anyways?