Not intending to hijack this thread, but maybe Rich can start another one where he helps to enlighten us on how we can legally lower our tax obligations.

Can you enlighten me?

It was very interesting and enlightening to be in the shoes of the investor and see the deals that we're actually done and the ones that we're passed on.

Please enlighten me if anyone knows of such a rule.

Thank GOD for all of the enlightened viewpoints here!

But because those shows are produced in Canada, and most places they show may be in Canada, too, I was wondering if any Canadian LL/tenant here can enlighten me if that is standard practice "across the border".

Enlighten wanna-be's as to how to tell the difference between the sand and the water.Like I said, I hadn't really considered creating my own course, but if I ever do, I will send all of you folks a free copy to you can critique it for me and tell me when I have run off on a tangent :)JM

J ScottI want this to be an interesting and enlightened DISCUSSION, not a debate or argument.I have always understood Capital Expenses to NOT be in the 50% expense category.

How about enlightening us all about these facts?

Also someone pulling deals of craigslist i.e. actually buying property at a discount...enlightenment please lol.