I would tend to agree with the other CPAs typically.The 500-hour test is one of seven material participation tests used by the IRS to determine if a taxpayer is actively involved in a trade, business, or rental activity. 

This is a great place to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

I live in a community where half the people never lock their doors.

First, I think self-doubt and fear keep most people from trying something new or investing in real estate.

Or maybe you're great at talking to people and could make cold calls for someone working off a leads list. 

My goal is to help people invest in properties and grow my business, but as a beginner, I'd love some advice on getting my foot in the door. 

In my experience, the best thing to do is warn people over and over again.

Quote from @Devin James: Quote from @Scott Mac: Maybe the infrastructure, electrical grid, water sewer, pavement thickness on the roads, cannot handle the extra people in the area.

So far, we have shortlisted Columbus, Orlando, Indiana, Vegas and Rochester.we live in Toronto and we really would like to connect with people like us who already started their journey to know about their experiences and insights of investing in the US! 

I know that there's some other people on this website that may be more familiar with it though.